Category Archive: Leading

How to be Happy by Complaining More

Complaining done well increases happiness. Don’t get the wrong impression. Curmudgeons are toxic. The difference is ego. Big shots are never happy. They complain because the world revolves around them. Complaining more: We’re… Continue reading →

6 Real World Ways to Build Hope

Sometimes the voice in your head whispers, “It’s not worth it.” Sometimes that voice is right. Sometimes it’s time to build hope. Nietzsche said, “Hope in reality is the worst of all evils… Continue reading →

The Heart of Time Management

Everything feels urgent to a person without priorities. You master life when you master time management. When everything is a priority, you run around with your hair on fire. The heart of time… Continue reading →

5 Simple Ways to Improve Meetings

Meetings are dead ends when talking creates the illusion of action. 5 simple ways to improve meetings: #1. Determine purpose. Cancel the meeting when you don’t know why you’re meeting. Discussions waste time.… Continue reading →

How to Offend Christmas

Generosity, joy, and kindness seem easier during Christmas. If we could flush commercialism, it would be the most wonderful time of the year. Two things offend Christmas, artificial trees and white lights. Authentic… Continue reading →

Some Childhood Aspirations Come True

Some of my childhood aspirations come true. And some childhood aspirations drifted into oblivion. I’m delighted I grew up on a farm, but milking cows cured me of any desire to be a… Continue reading →