While the ideal situation is to practice creativity on a regular basis so that you have ideas (or at least a habit of thinking creatively) when you need it, most people (and the industries in which they work) seem to always wait until the skies are deluging them with torrents of rain, sleet, and hail […]
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Don’t be embarrassed. Don’t worry about “being a bother”. When you need something, ask for it. People can always say “no” or direct you to someone else, but don’t go putting “no” in other people’s mouths by assuming that will be their answer — so you never ask the question. If you never ask, you’ll […]
I don’t know if you’ve noticed over the years, but I tend to get curious about a lot of topics. I’ll deep-dive into a concept or a theme or an industry for days, weeks, or even months at a time. I’ll research the topic, immerse myself in all the knowledge I can find, and start […]
What (or Who) is standing in your way and blocking you from achieving your goals? A lot of people will say money is preventing them from accomplishing what they want. If you’re one of them, count yourself lucky! Lack of money is probably the easiest thing to overcome (even though it’s the most common reason/excuse). […]
Most people have an opportunity in mind that they keep their radar tuned for in case it presents itself. A specific set of circumstances that they are hoping to identify and act upon. To me that seems like playing the lottery; you buy a ticket and you hope a specific series of numbers will appear, […]
UGH. Frickin’ cry babies. You know who I’m talking about — people who rather whine about a problem than work on it to get it resolved. Is there anything more annoying? I’ve witnessed people whine for days (DAYS!) about a problem they could have fixed in five minutes. Thankfully, I don’t understand the logic. I’m […]