Isn’t that a better statement than, “How will I get through this day?” or “I hate my job”? When we stop learning, we stop growing. I used to have a garden. And every year my wife and I would plant vegetables. While I love vegetables, I don’t enjoy pulling weeds and find it easier to buy my…
Learn It. Share It.
Learning new things is one of my favorite activities in life. I also love to teach. I am currently re-reading Austin Kleon’s book, Show Your Work, and this statement on Page 117 hit me right between the eyes: “The minute you learn something, turn around and teach it to others.” Having access to the Internet and, literally,…
Start With What You Have
Do you really need a better mic before starting your podcast? Do you really need a better camera before shooting your first video? Do you really need to be an expert before sharing what you know with others? Do you really need anything before starting? Or are you afraid . . . of what others…
I’m finally an adult!
That’s what my daughter said when she turned 23. Have you ever felt like you need to grow up? Or be more responsible? Or get real about your life and do something important or valuable? Why wait? Think about it. What if you are 18 and you wait until you are 23 to “get started?”…
What’s on your list today?
That’s a slogan used by our local grocery store. They sell everything under the sun and your “list” can be quite long. A long list may be ideal when you are shopping, but not when you are trying to succeed in your life. If you really want to succeed at anything, you need to put ONE…
I must persevere
I’m tired. Really tired. But I must persevere. Today was a full day. Unfortunately, I ended working on things others should have done. That cost me time and attention that should have been focused elsewhere. Consequently, I’m sitting at the computer with my day nearly done. I was staring at an empty screen with one…
Back to my old habits?
What must I change to avoid going back to my old habits? Changing old habits to create new, positive, life-altering habits isn’t easy. But it is possible. Unless . . . 1. You don’t change your routine. 2. You don’t have a plan. 3. You don’t change your environment. 4. You aren’t committed. If you…
Playing to win
Last night, our high school girls basketball team beat their nemesis from last year’s loss in the State championship final. Today, we are in the final again. After the game, one of our opponent’s grandparents told me other schools dislike our team and coach. Why? Because we play our best players, win by large margins,…
What does success look like?
More points on the score board than your opponent? Crossing the finish line first? Making more money than your neighbor? Maybe not. Maybe it’s about progress. Learning by doing. Moving forward with tiny steps. My friend has been in a coma for the last few weeks following a terrible motorcycle accident. He recently awakened. And…
Too many choices?
It’s crazy to think there are people in the world who have so few choices, yet here I sit with too many. Growing up, I learned to write, so I can write a book, a blog or anything else. I have access to limitless information and resources, so I can create something out of thin…