#1. Sincere people do stupid things. Self-defeating behaviors are done with good intentions. You believe your actions bring benefit, but sometimes they’re harmful. People who intentionally harm themselves are mentally ill. It’s easy… Continue reading
Distraction dilutes the impact of your life. Consider the splendid absurdity of an unfocused life. You can spend a day chasing distractions and feel important doing it. Distractions are tender morsels of delight… Continue reading
Distraction is natural. Achievement is intentional. My first-grade teacher, Mrs. Goodwin, wrote on my report card. “Danny has to know everything that’s going on around him.” Distraction has been my saboteur for a… Continue reading
“84% of people surveyed said Americans are angrier today compared with a generation ago*.” Negative emotions can be useful, but they’re dangerous. It’s better to maximize the value of anger than to simply… Continue reading
You’re doomed if you can’t change direction. A turbulent world requires you to be light on your feet. But you can’t get anywhere when you constantly change direction. Constant reacting eventually makes you… Continue reading
I’ve been a fan of New England sports teams since I was a kid. But when Tom Brady went to Tampa Bay, I started rooting for the Buccaneers. Low expectations – high performance:… Continue reading
