Every two weeks, Daniel Pink sends me a newsletter which includes his Pinkcast. The newsletter and short video provides a brief hack or trick to improve you life. Last week, he introduced Arthur C. Brooks, the author the book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Since … Continue reading Importance of Useless Friends
The Funk
Working from home, I have two things on my plate but I can't seem to start them. Instead, I'm shopping for the perfect gym bag with some recent birthday money. Wait, have I done Wordle today? I think I need another cup of coffee. Dammit, why can't I get started!?! Pretty soon the workday is … Continue reading The Funk
Practicing Philosophy – An Example
On December 15, 2021, a lot of our country was ransacked by storms. According to one source, there were 43 confirmed tornadoes in Iowa. It just so happened that we were traveling back to Iowa from Seattle that day with a stopover in Denver. One of the tenets of Stoicism is premeditatio malorum, which requires … Continue reading Practicing Philosophy – An Example
The Time is Now
We're beginning to feel soft and sluggish in this holiday season with grand plans of becoming hard and sharp in the new year. In the meantime, we have the excuse that it isn't 2022 yet. So, we wallow some more in our cushy and cloudy ways, following the same recipe as the year before. And … Continue reading The Time is Now
Gratitude
On most days I dedicate a small amount of time reflecting on the previous day and preparing my mind for the day in front of me. I am usually writing in my journal during this reflection time about the previous day's significant events. Sometimes, to force myself into a grateful frame of mind, I will … Continue reading Gratitude
The Shaw Show 