Home, home on the range,Where the Deer and the Antelope play,Where seldom is heard,a discouraging word,And the sky is not cloudy all day. Home on the Range by Dr. Brewster Higley As a child, I loved that song. The thought of some place where none of the words were discouraging made me want to go […]
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Did I Make That Call Today?
Texting has revolutionized the way I communicate. If I suddenly have something I want to share with my wife or kids, I can send it immediately and not worry if they are busy. I can send a note of encouragement to a friend. I don’t have to dispense with the pleasantries of small talk before […]
Surfing the Information Tsunami
Like many of us, I have a bad case of FOMO: Fear of Missing Out. I like to be in the know. After all, if I am going to blog anything, I need to have information, right? If I am going to write about a business trend or positive philosophy, I need to be in […]
The Weight of Worry
I’m a professional worrier. I worry about my kids. I worry about the world my future grandkids may one day inherit. I worry too much about finances, climate, politics, and if we have enough of the vital things like popcorn in the cupboard and ice cream in the freezer. I come from a long line […]
One of the Cures for Anxiety
Anxiety has become endemic in our society. We fear the present, future and the guy in the next car. The news terrifies us, marketing feeds on our insecurities and the workplace can be a challenging mix of deadlines, earning reports and lofty goals. Yes, it can weigh a person down. Worry weighs a person down; […]