I recently had a situation where someone was having a bad day and decided to spew some anger my way. Let’s be clear, I had nothing to do with making this person angry, I just happened to be the lucky target standing nearby when she decided to let ‘er rip. Now, there are two older [...]
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Don’t Stop Believing
A few days ago, I was heading up Interstate 26 to visit with my mother when I had a most interesting experience. I was actually slowing down because of construction, as you should do because people are working, when this feeling of warmth, well-being and gratitude came over me. It wasn’t until traffic was almost [...]
Risk Sucks
Yes, I said it. Today is just one of those days. I risked a lot leaving my well-paying job that made me miserable and becoming a well-paid consultant making the same money and working half the time. It was fun while it lasted. About 18 months to be exact. Years ago, I took a risk [...]
Ask For What You Want
Most people don’t have a problem asking for what they need. You can justify a need. It’s a scary thing to ask for what you want. You expose your vulnerabilities. You open yourself up to the possibility of NO as an answer. You might find your desires being scrutinized, questioned, or ridiculed. And yet, if [...]
Say It Loud
Yesterday I was having a texting conversation with a friend of mine regarding my current level of employment. I just walked away from a long term consulting contract with an organization that I was never truly happy with. I loved their mission and what they were trying to accomplish, but their internal structures and the [...]
