Superstitions, conspiracy theories and knowledge all come from the same place. They fill the desire to understand. People have an inherent desire to know, to make sense of the world and of circumstances – and…
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April 26, 2020 – Sarcasm
President Trump said he was being sarcastic in response to a question that wasn’t asked. It wasn’t sarcasm. The tone was entirely wrong. His tone was that of wonder. He was momentarily in awe of…
April 24 – random thoughts
Here’s what happens when random thoughts mix with too much time. I was playing a game on my IPad and because I am too cheap to buy the game, I was watching an ad. You…
April 22 2020 – Looking forward
It’s week 6 of my social isolation during the pandemic. For some it has been longer. Some didn’t make it this far. I have been reading some predictions on how the world will, or will…
April 21, 2020 – The Economy
Today’s news – oil is trading at negative numbers. Not even sure how that happens. Reporter’s analogy – it’s like Starbucks made too much coffee and they are paying you to take it away. Sure….
Stop Ignoring These 7 Inspiring Truths
People know who they have the potential to be. The challenge is seeing that process through. Self-development is an art. It takes time. It requires patience. It asks you to step outside your comfort zone. It…
How to be 1% Better Every Day
“Compounding is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time.” — Albert Einstein The quest to become a better version of yourself often feels like a roller coaster ride. It’s hard. And it’s usually so uneven….
How To Become Ridiculously Self-Aware In 20 Minutes
Four years ago my sister got me something that would dramatically alter the direction of my life. In fact, it was probably the most influential gift I’ve ever received. It would help me find my…
What’s the Point of Self-Improvement Anyway?
There’s a paradox with self-improvement and it is this: the ultimate goal of all self-improvement is to reach the point where you no longer feel the need to improve yourself. Think about it: The whole…
Self-love is the basis for self-improvement
There’s a quandary I hear people talk about a lot in the self-improvement world which goes something like this: “Should I keep trying to change, or should I just learn to love myself?” The people…