A quick thought on problem solving I am constantly astounded by the lack of problem solving skills in kids and adults alike. If someone isn’t told exactly what to do and how to do it, they give up. If they run … Continued
A quick thought on 4,000 weeks… 4,000 weeks. That’s all we get in life. The amount of possible things we could do on earth is infinite. Our time here, however, is finite. That means there are really cool and important things … Continued
A quick thought on what we want… One of the scariest parts about social media is how it makes you want things you don’t actually want. No one would look at my bank account and accuse me of being rich at … Continued
A quick disclaimer on the contents of this article September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This article talks about serious mental health issues and personal stories. Reader discretion is advised. A deep dive on suicide in athletes and my personal experience … Continued
A quick thought on success… There is no absolute standard of success. Only you can decide what success looks like for yourself. Elon Musk and Warren Buffett are staples in the top 5 of Forbe’s Billionaires list, but their family lives … Continued
A quick thought on how we spend our time… Building on last week’s sentiment of the finitude of time, here’s a little extra motivation to steward it wisely. Our time with our kids peaks in our 30s and then rapidly decreases. … Continued
A boy, a dream, and a life’s quest. It was 30° out at 10 am. I convinced my dad to hop in the car with me and bring the stopwatch. We get to the field. I pull out a shovel … Continued
Some is good, but more isn’t always better. Businesses know this with their pricing strategies. If you have too many options, people become paralyzed with decision making and are less likely to buy. Eating some fruit is good for you. … Continued
Today’s quick thought is an excerpt from an HBR interview with Jerry Seinfield: “Interviewer: ‘You and Larry David wrote Seinfeld together, without a traditional writers’ room, and burnout was one reason you stopped. Was there a more sustainable way to do … Continued
I have a simple, quick thought for you today. If something doesn’t: then you should say no to it. Get rid of distractors and detractors. (This isn’t an original thought of mine, but I couldn’t remember or find where to attribute … Continued