Some days (especially these days) it can feel like Life is out to get you. It throws SO many things at you, that you feel like you spend all your time ducking, dodging, and diving to try and keep your balance. Here are a few ideas to help you keep your balance, remain upright, and […]
A friend of mine keeps his eyes looking down on the sidewalk when he’s out for a stroll or at the grocery store or just walking through a parking lot at work or at a shopping center. He once found a $20 bill lying on the ground and snatched it up. Ever since that lucky […]
When people see bees or yellowjackets or wasps flying nearby (or maybe not-so nearby) they feel a bit of fear about getting stung. I think some folks believe these things are actually flying around solely in pursuit of people to sting. If you think about it in a logical way, it’s silly to think those […]
Ever use the phrase “What the hay”? It’s a phrase I remember growing up with and it meant some sort of mix between “What the heck”, “What the hell”, and “Why not give it a try”. What The Hay is the answer to the excuses we use to convince ourselves to not do stuff We […]
Just the other day I was sharing the idea with you that a toothpaste company had come up with a better story about brushing your teeth. I fear that I made it sound a little too special, as if stories were to be saved for a special product. That’s incorrect — every project is a […]
I don’t know where you’re headed, but I do know you won’t get there by sitting on your ass. You only accomplish your goals by working your ass off and being mule-headed about setting priorities and staying focused. Even Juan Valdez wasn’t sitting on his ass I’ve seen many Juan Valdez commercials when I was […]
Today I uncovered the solution to a problem that has been plaguing me for weeks and I got that “feeling” — you know the one — that feeling of figuring it out. When you get that first flash of thinking “maybe it worked” you feel a little apprehensive. You think you got it, but you […]