Idiots are more powerful than thinking people? ___ Idiot: “An Utterly foolish or senseless person.” (Dictionary.com) How is it that the Idiots got into power? How is it that idiots have claimed the power to influence our minds and our emotional lives? When did it happen? I’m not talking political idiots, although there are definitely … More Free WIFI, so Please Don’t Feed the Idiots
Google thinks they own the Alphabet. Just look at how language is used on the Internet. Maybe it’s time that we take it back? ____ Google thinks they created the alphabet. Huh? I have an email that tells the story of how Google created the alphabet. It stunned me for a moment, “I thought that God created the alphabet?” No, little … More You have the power of Google, Word and Gutenberg
I have a friend who loves to talk about his Junk and if you ask nicely, he’ll even show it to you. ___ Some people can turn their Junk into art. Not me. My Junk always ends up in piles next to my bed. I have a friend named Don who makes a living by driving … More Choose Yourself Lessons from a Junk Artist
Be careful where you look, because what you see may change you. ___ What do you see when you look at your reflection? Have you thought about what your reflection sees when it looks back? The Reflection Project Our reflections can change us. Looking at a reflection is like dreaming while we are awake. It is … More Reflexion: The Reflection Project
Shoes can be profound. I found my purpose in a pair of shoes. ___ Your shoe is where your sole meets your soul. The shoe is where we get some of our greatest motivational insights: Walk your talk Where the rubber hits the road Walk a mile in another man’s shoes. The shoes make the man… or … More Your Portable Man-Cave
Change is fun sometimes and at other times it is a pain. My wife tells me that the only time I like change is when I initiate it. That’s not true. I like it when we change the channel and when we change the menu for dinner. I am mature enough that I don’t have … More What the Wizard of Oz can Teach us about Change
Theme parks are fun, but you can’t live in a theme park. If you find a way to bring your themes home, that will change your life. “Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to follow your dreams. Following my dreams led to years of frustration and dead-ends. My life improved when I gave up on my dreams.“ From “Why … More The 9 Themes that will Change Your Life
My son and I were out for a walk last night and he asked me a question that grabbed me. The question seemed simple, but it tugged at something deep in my soul. “Dad, why do most countries end in An: American, Canadian, European, Indian, African.” I had never thought about that before. ___ The question stopped … More An Earth Shattering Question
Are you a Yoda leader? ––– A Yoda leader is Quiet on the outside and Ninja-like on the inside, calm but always thinking and planning. We may look quiet, but inside we are practicing Matrix Ninja moves: plotting takeovers, analyzing, writing novels, participating in campaigns and making a ruckus. You may look at … More 19 Ways That Quiet Leaders are Like Yoda
Sean Swaby says Independence Day isn’t a date on the calendar. It’s an amazing, adventurous time of life. —— Forget July 4th. Being midlife is the real Independence Day. I am almost 49 and I have experienced all of what we are told that midlife is supposed to be: mid-life crisis, mid-crisis life, half way … More Midlife: Welcome to Your Independence Day!
Getting High on Recovery 