Here's a stab at a personal code of ethics.... The Filter: What does love require?What's the wise thing to do? What is the disciplined action? Bias Toward Action: Decide with less information than you think you need.Act … [Read more]
Grow or Be Dying
We're all going to die. It's unavoidable. But while we head slowly (hopefully) toward that day, do we want to be always growing or just heading toward death? We can approach life in two ways: We can constantly be growing. We can be dying. … [Read more]
How to focus throughout the day
"Focus" is something that many of us suck at these days. We struggle sticking to one task for a long period of time without pinging away to a variety of distractions, whether it be the knock at the office door, an actual phone call, email, some other … [Read more]
A Decision-Making Filter
Whenever I stop, pause, and reflect on where I am regarding various goals: (weight, savings/debt, family, and so on), any results I'm achieving are ultimately on me. Whether good or bad, what I'm getting is the result of what I do or do not do. … [Read more]
The Unexpected Power of Expectation
I'm not a 'The Secret' type of guy. Of course, I've never read that book, so what follows might indicate that I actually am that type of guy. Let me start over. I'm not the type of guy who believes that you can just wish something into existence. … [Read more]
Watching Football and Whole30
...and other weekend rituals (Round 6, Day 4) Day 4 was the first time I had to watch a football game during this round of Whole30. Nobody put a gun to my head, but I'm a football fan. There were NFL playoff games on. I watch. It's what I … [Read more]
