It’s that time of year again, New Year’s Resolution time. Have you picked a goal to work towards? S.J. Scott writes in Habit Stacking, “I’m confident that right now you
Personal Productivity
Four Idols
The suggestion from a recent episode of Modern Wisdom with Arthur Brooks as guest is that Thomas Aquinas offered the idea of four idols. I heard Brooks have the same
Reading as a Route to Succeeding
Our youngest was exploring education options after graduating high school. He’s interested in golf and is committed to becoming a golf professional. He’s looked at several educational programs that would
Fun v. Fulfilling
For things fun or those fulfilling which of these are you more willing? A distinction between fun and fulfilling seems to be that fun acts are pleasant in the moment
It’s Nice to TYS – Take Yourself Seriously
A long time ago, I worked for a division of a US Insurance company. Our Canadian leader was a woman from Montreal that took herself and her role seriously. She
How to Learn
In an earlier article, we introduced the idea of being Willing and ABLe, where ABL was to Always Be Learning. If we’re warming up to the suggestion to be willing
Curate Your Cohort
One of our sons is taking a trades program. He’s wrapping up his third year in the program and was recounting how he enjoys his schooling experience. Not only does
Boring is Beautiful
Slow and steady may not be the best strategy to win a race. However, it’s the most reliable strategy to stay in most games and give yourself the best chance
More Reasons to Read
I had the good fortune to have a Grade Six teacher, Mrs. Rasmussen, from Dalhousie Elementary in Calgary that spent time daily reading to us. She introduced Canadian author Gordon
Sigmas Set Self-determined Standards
Whether talking about people or puppies, the idea of an Alpha offers that there are those that hustle to be at the front of the pack. Alphas are the top

