1. The Need To Be In Control The need to be in control is really a lack of trust in God, The Universe, and other people. It says that only I know what’s best for me, when in fact that’s usually not true. Consider all of the times: – you’ve got in the wrong lane [...]
(Celebrating 9 years after I was held up at gunpoint for my car) How come some people live a life of their own choosing while others don’t? What stops people from doing what they love every day? What would it take to get you to quit that dead end job and start making a living? [...]
Every day, work fill your cup. It’s like a never ending vat of to dos, deadlines, emails, meetings, and projects. Though you appear busy, oftentimes it feels like you haven’t accomplished anything at all. Below are two screen savers that will help refocus your energy throughout the day: Parkinson’s Law (Download ») and Productivity (Download [...]
I’ve only earned $200,000 in my lifetime. That includes my job first job as an umpire, being a manager at the batting cages in high school, working for SHAPE as an undergrad, working for SHAPE full-time post-undergrad, and working for MLT for a year and half. My career strategy has basically been to: Seek and [...]
Dear Failure, I remember when we first met. You were wearing all black and I was afraid of you. At the time, I was dating Good Enough. I didn’t want to take a risk on you. With Good Enough, I was safe, secure, and comfortable. But Good Enough wasn’t good enough. I needed more. I [...]
Plans are step-by-step ways to get to a particular destination. Intention is a flexible focus on a desired destination. Given the speed of change in the world and the unpredictability, it’s probably better to hold strong intentions than plans. Imagine looking for an ATM. Because of your familiarity with your city, you have an idea [...]
The 10 Commandments of Email & Mind Management: How to Deal with SPAM & Junk Mail
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I remember when I was little, physically and young, I was known for having heart. Even if I wasn’t the best, I always played the hardest and heart-est. Because my best friend was older than me, I was always the little guy and the last to be picked, therefore I was the underdog and had [...]
E-goals are lofty goals that sound fly like eagles but are primarily ego-driven. They sound great, but have no significance beyond the individual’s pursuit. Oftentimes, e-goals aren’t even personal; they are simply aggressive goals that one sets for themselves relative to their peer group. They have little to do one’s unique individual path and the [...]
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