If you’re like me, you get a little choked up when something ends. Certainly at someone’s funeral, but also when a restaurant you like closes, your last day on the job, or the end of a long-running TV series. And, like me, you’re probably sad at the end of a fun vacation, when you must… Continue reading It’s not an end, it’s a beginning

When we decide to do something, we’re effectively cutting off another opportunity. This can be difficult because perhaps we’ve already put time or effort into the other option. Perhaps we have a skill that will go to waste if we do not pursue it. But remember, we need to find the “highest and best use”… Continue reading Opportunity Cost

Not possible to achieve happiness or contentness. Because once we achieve our goals, we’re instantly incontent and need to set new goals. Life really is about the journey, not the destination. Actually, it’s about the journey AND the destination. The destination is important. We’re not nomads. Except for those who want to be – digital… Continue reading Life’s a journey, not a destination

Those two things are measured in school (absences and tardies). Showing up is half the work. “You’re late. But my watch shows that it’s just now 8am. Yes, but you weren’t here, so we had to use my watch.” “Ten minutes early is ten minutes late.” Of course, there are times when it’s ok and… Continue reading Show up and be on time

There’s an entire book series called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.” Perhaps you souldn’t worry about small things, but they do deserve your attention. If you focus on the small things, the big things will follow. Jason Garret. Work on the details, the rest will follow. Similar to making your bed each day. Or painting… Continue reading Focus on the Little Things

Get out of your comfort zone early and often. And have fun with it. There’s no reason to be embarrassed when trying new things. Instead of laughing at you, people will laugh with you and will be secretly envious that they don’t have the same courage you do. This is also the way to become… Continue reading Make Yourself Uncomfortable

Take inventory of what you have. Then compare that with the list of what you’d like to have. What do you currently have that is not on your wish list? Get rid of it and replace it with stuff that you actually want.

My Grandpa used to have a set of ceramic monkeys. Under them, it said “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” Most of us have seen that. But his set had a fourth monkey that said “have no fun.” Sometimes it’s fun to be bad. Sometimes people just wanna be bad and break… Continue reading Being Bad

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t. There are times in life when we love doing something. And there are other times when we dread doing the exact same thing. So here’s a tip: do it when you feel like it, and don’t do it when you don’t feel like it. When you… Continue reading What are you in the mood for?

Want to be a leader? It’s easy. Simply make decisions and people will follow. People would rather follow than lead. Sometimes you just want somebody else to make the decision have you ever just had a sandwich for dinner because that’s what your partner made and it was delicious because you didn’t have to decide… Continue reading Follow the Leader

A few years back I laid in bed awake at night with tears rolling down my face because it occurred to me that I probably would not see my mom another hundred times in my lifetime she has moved to Florida and I was only seeing her at most once or twice a year The… Continue reading Make Time for What Matters

Group things together so if you have to go out and run an errand what other errands can you run nearby at the same time if there’s something that you need while you’re out put it in the car so you don’t forget for instance if you’re heading to the grocery store maybe you can… Continue reading Running Errands

As Ronald Reagan said, “trust, but verify.” Here’s some similar advice: delegate, but follow up.

It’s a little arrogant to think that the current generation is responsible for everything good that’s happened. If you think of history is boring, think of it instead as a great story. Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that was set in the past? Or even created years before you were born?… Continue reading We didn’t start the fire

Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy where you continue to buy stuff and overall the price will be lower because you’re buying the highs and the lows you can do the same thing with activities in life some free some expensive. If you spend a lot of money on something entertaining, find something you… Continue reading The Best Things in Life are Free

When I was in high school I did all sorts of stuff ran track got straight A’s attended church work which is made it in extracurricular activities I seem to make better use of my time then and as an adult part of the reason is because my day was segmented in my ear with… Continue reading Kids Get a Lot Done

“People are people so why should it be that you and I should get along so awfully?” -Depeche Mode What divides us we’re on this earth for such a short amount of time we don’t have time for a two instead of focusing on our differences focus on what similar or be happy for our… Continue reading People are People

In today’s world, people want things instantly.

Sometimes it seems like time stands still; the natural passage of time seems to take much longer when doing certain activities, like flying for instance. To me, a 90-minute plane ride seems to take three or four hours, so I use that time to be productive. I bring my laptop with me and I get… Continue reading The Waiting is the Hardest Part – Tom Petty

When you’re busy and when you’re stressed even small inconveniences can become a major frustration—the frustration factor is magnified. So work on eliminating even small hassles in your life. For example, facial or fingerprint recognition is quicker, easier, and less of a hassle than typing in a six digit code to get in your phone.… Continue reading Eliminate Hassles

People who are religious look forward to heaven but like Brenda Carla Belinda Carlisle said Heaven is a Place on Earth after all isn’t this God’s creation and isn’t this the day the Lord has made. This is a new day. This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it.

Think about all of the times we have when we can wish wish upon a star wishing well birthday wish throwing a penny into pond but a lot of wishes a lot of the things we wish were actually a result of poor planning their things we can actually make happen if we just start… Continue reading Wishing is Not a Strategy

Divisional round – every game was amazing. Three decided by last second field goals, and a last-second field goal in the fourth to send it into overtime. They say it’s a game of inches, and it is. But it’s also a game of seconds. Patrick Mahomes went down the field in 13 seconds to set… Continue reading A Game of Inches… And Seconds

Technology now makes it easier for us to spend the time doing something we like without actually taking away from other things for instance if you like chess instead of scheduling an in person chess match where you would have to travel and then spend the time for the game you can actually play chess… Continue reading Technology for Play

One of the reasons COVID has been so tough on so many people is because our time is limited, and we feel that we lost two years to the pandemic. For children, that might have been two very important formative years. For older people, two years may have been a big percentage of the time… Continue reading COVID’s Lasting Effects

Hindsight is 20/20, but being able to see clearly after the fact is only beneficial if we actually learn from our mistakes. When we do, that’s what allows us to have foresight in future situations.

We never know when an emergency will arise, so it’s a good idea to think through things ahead of time. We do this in elementary school, don’t we? My Mom did bomb drills. In my days, we did fire drills. Nowadays, kids do active shooter drills. As adults, we can prepare for the unexpected by… Continue reading Prepare for the Unexpected

Regular maintenance can extend the life of vehicles, A/C and heating units, and other expensive items. But it’s easy to forget when it’s time for a tune-up. So be sure to add it to your crystal ball calendar so you don’t forget. And, while you’re at it, be sure to set your personal maintenance reminders.… Continue reading Maintenance is Cheaper than Replacement

“I’m too old for that.” Are you really? Probably not. But our ideas of fun do change as we age. At 50, I have absolutely no interest in some of the things I used to consider entertaining. But I don’t think I’m boring – I don’t just want to sit around and grow old. On… Continue reading We’re Changing Too

In the movie Office Space, Peter explains that he just stares at the desk when he arrives to work each day and only does 15 minutes’ worth of real work every day. If you want your employees to be productive, if you actually want to get something out of them, you need to give them… Continue reading Work is Changing