Trust
I’ve started reading the Seven Habits of Highly Effective people. I finished chapter 1 this morning. I’ve started the book as an audiobook several times, but this in one that…
Long-Term Thinking
The Nidaros Cathedral took 230 years to build. We are a short-sighted lot, we are. I have been reminded of that fact several times this week. I’m going to select…
I’m sorry
Two words: “I’m sorry”. Three if you count the contraction as two words.Short, simple, yet for some reason so difficult to say.I can’t explain why, but my experience is that…
Self-control
“Self control is not a problem in the future, it’s only a problem now, when the chocolate is next to us”. – Shlomo Benartzi TEDtalk: Saving for tomorrow, tomorrow When…
Distractions
I’ve been struggling with distractions the last few weeks. For me it always starts in one of two ways: either I start watching tv, Netflix or movies, or my workload…
January is finally over
The last three weeks have been a whirlwind of activity on multiple fronts. It surprised me how much time it had been since my last post.One of the coolest (pun…
KonMari and How Ideas Spread
10 shirts and 2 pair of pants standing tall in one dresser drawer It started with a group chat message among our cousins about a show where people pray to…
Meditation
I’m into the fourth month doing my miracle morning routine. I admit that there were a few mornings over the holidays that I didn’t get it done, or at least…
Hillbilly Elegy, Starfish and my Circle of Influence
In December, I read Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. I’m a little late to the game for that one, as it’s been around for a couple of years. It’s a…
Evening Routine
Our town square As I shared here, I enjoy my morning routine using the steps from the Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. They’re a great way to start the day.…