We write for many reasons as Tiffany Shlain observes in her book 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week. Shlain writes, “Journaling is how I practice presence, cultivate
Personal Productivity
The Root of Our Rot is a Retreat from Responsibility
In the movie Cinderella Man, Russell Crowe plays the part of protagonist James Braddock. Braddock is a boxer in the US during the great depression. In those days, boxers could
DBO is No Way to Go
What happens to an Olympic athlete after they win a medal, particularly a gold one? They’re likely whisked off to a medal ceremony, then from one media interview to another.
A Man’s First Duty
“A man’s first duty is to himself” wrote Ayn Rand in Fountainhead. Before we can help anyone, we must take care of ourselves. Self-reliance is the start. Independence is the
We’re All Fixer Uppers
In the vein of book titles offering all that needs to be read, Ben Horowitz wrote, What You Do is Who You Are. Horowitz writes, “who you are is not
Giving Voice to Values
A common characteristic of many successful and fulfilled people is that they are clear. Clear about who they want to be and what they are trying to accomplish. They have
Honing Health
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
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
