As is evident from the majority of my writing, tweets, and the like, I'm a big believer in the power of the "Good Attitude." Everything starts from within the individual: an idea, a few words, an action, a situation that requires a response, something creates the spark. A good attitude provides the foundation for everything …
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Dad x3. Writer. Lion. @pacbio SCM. One Mission: Make it GOOD | Optimism | Resilience | Fam/Life/Biz | #halffullallgood #goodstuff
“Have a Good Day”
Pretty much every time I part ways with someone, I say "Have a good day." I did it with my wife this morning following a peck on the cheek. I did it with the daycare lady and my kids when I dropped the brood off earlier this morning. You might think that's sort of a …
Don’t Be A…
I dealt with a person and related situation this morning that has me thinking once again about actions and attitude. There are two main takeaways from the circumstance. First, it reaffirmed my belief - no surprise - that attitude trumps everything else when it comes to acceptance and maximum utility of the moment. Regardless of …
“Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try.”
The sports commentators were all over one particular statistic when they were going through their recap during the post-game wrap-up. "James Harden had how many turnovers last night?!" The final number was 13. Lots of basketball fans were likely saying this about the Houston Rockets' star guard and runner-up league MVP after the decisive Game …
Good Leaders Share Information
There are countless books and perspectives on leadership, but it really boils down to a few basic tenets. One of those tenets is this: "Good leaders share information." "That's pretty vague", you might say. After all, what sort of information? How often? In what manner? Here's a little of what I'm getting at. Good leadership …
Be Ready! The Only Thing Constant Is Change
I know it's a bit of a cliché, but all the same, one of the fundamental tenets I try to live by is, "the only thing constant in life is 'change'". So you gotta be ready. This theme repeats itself at home, at work, and everywhere in between. If your attitude is properly primed and …
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Death & Taxes
There are few things that are certain in this life, but two of them are "death" and "taxes". I'm settling in to finish up a few tax returns today, and that old phrase came to me as I started to motivate. Then I got to thinking, those two things may be certain, but they also …
Up Your Game
[2011 Paris-Roubaix Winner, Johan Vansummerenwinning the bike race after a 15km solo breakaway] Simple words are sometimes the most profound and meaningful. "Up your game." It's a command, a spur, an encouragement, a motivator. I find this phrase coming to my mind periodically. It happens when I witness someone trying to shift blame for a …
Golgotha
Good Friday. Since I was a young adult, the day always has a particular effect on me. As a Christian, or at least for me as a Christian, I think a lot about what Jesus went through on this day, during what is more formally called The Passion. I reflect on his final journey as …
I Believe In Relationship
From my "This I Believe" submission in 2006. Didn't make the cut with NPR, and it's a from a while back, but still holds a lot of truth for me. -- I believe in relationship. With people and places, experiences and emotions, plants and animals; with old shirts, ball-caps, music, writing and cooking. I’ve searched …
