Desire. That is the first word that jumped out at me after reading today’s fortune. And for good reason. Desire is probably the single most determining factor in any venture. Brené Brown might label this grit. Rocky Balboa might have termed it guts. Steve Jobs or Picasso might have called it drive or inspiration. But…
Continue reading →I’m taking a sick day. I’m kind of bummed because honestly I really like writing these posts. But I’m just not feeling up to it. My back and ribs ache from throwing up all night. My brain feels like mush. And I’m profoundly tired all over. So I’m calling in sick today. Thank you for…
Continue reading →Not everyone likes surprises. Me included. It’s not that I dislike the actual surprise, but more the surprising. At its roots I think this aversion to surprises is the subconscious need for control. If you’re anything like me, you like knowing what’s on the horizon. As humans we sometimes feel small and powerless. Its a…
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One of my favorite quotes, attributed to Henry David Thoreau, states: “The path of least resistance leads to crooked rivers and crooked men.” I love this imagery of this quote. In my mind’s eye I can see a small stream of water trickling downhill, slowly growing in volume and gaining momentum. As it grows, I…
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Many years in comfort and material wealth? Um…yes please! Actually, I am really happy to be able to write about this—specifically about our culture’s preoccupation with comfort and ease. Which comfort we typically tie directly to financial prosperity. As a whole, we try to avoid discomfort of any kind at all costs. We would rather…
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