Let’s get this cold, hard truth in the harsh light of day as soon as possible – without self-discipline, you are relying 100% on pure dumb luck to get the most out of life. It may work for some, but is a terrible plan on which to base your security. … More Planning for Those Who Hate Planning
Humor gives us power over things that we otherwise can’t control. We might not be able to change a certain situation, but by making fun of it, we are showing that we are taking control over how we see the issue. It’s our way of not letting something get to us. … More Humor — The Human Defense Mechanism
Why I have left systems that have helped me. … More Why I’ve Left Systems That Helped Me
How to get positive results even with negative, toxic, or questionable motivations. … More Toxic Motivation, but Positive Results
The issues with first impressions and judgments, and why they should never be assumed to be solid. … More First Impressions and Judgments
I’m from the rural Midwest. How rural? I didn’t realize that some towns had multiple zip codes until I was in the Navy. Where I am from, one post office can cover multiple towns. Home. | Photo by Bob Bowie on Unsplash There was an astounding amount of diversity — blonds, brunettes, even the occasional ginger. But, … More My Biggest Corn Child Moment
Learning how a foreign language worked helped me to better understand language as a whole, especially my own. … More How Taking French Helped My English
Meaning well is great, but is no substitute for doing well. Meaning well is not a blank check to expect poor results to be tolerated. … More Meaning Well
I fell into the legal industry when I was 20. A medical condition disqualified me from continuing on my nuclear submarine training and the nearby Judge Advocate General’s Corp was needing some support staff. Having spent my teenage years skirting the rules based on technicalities, my gift for arguing had found a home. My Path … More Why I Don’t Post Law Blogs on My Website
What I learned about raising children by raising those around me. … More What I Learned About Raising Children (by Raising Several Other People’s)
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