There is no doubt injustice in the world. There always will be. It's easy to be mad about it. To rant and rage and let the unfairness of it all drive you to insanity. We work ourselves into a lather until our anger turns potential into action, like some sort of energy catalyst. Any too many people will tell you…
As the world begins to slowly open back up over the next few months, rejoice and be glad in returning to those people and activities you’ve dearly missed over the past year. I know there are several things I’m desperately looking forward to; it’s been hard, but we are close. But please, don’t abandon everything you’ve learned and adapted to.…
As we peer back on 2021 and look to the dawn of a new year, it is for many, a time of reflection and resolution. There are generally two camps of people when it comes to New Year's Resolutions: those who love and use them, and those who (somewhat sanctimoniously) crow "If you want to make a change in your…
"'I will take the Ring,' he said, 'Though I do not know the way.'Elrond raised his eyes and looked at him, and Frodo felt his heart pierced by the sudden keenness of his glance. 'If I understand aright all that I have heard,' he said, 'I think that this task is appointed for you, Frodo; and that if you do…
'And it is also said,' answered Frodo: 'Go not to the Elves for counsel for they will answer both no and yes.''Is it indeed?' laughed Gildor. 'Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill.”J.R.R. Tolkien - The Fellowship of the Ring Most of us…
So, I’ve been struggling to stay motivated (and consequently have been writing extremely poorly) as I approach the end of my master’s program. This then translates into procrastination, as I literally see word counts shrinking from week to week as I edit, and it’s just frustrating. To the point where it’s become difficult to sit down and make myself work…
We seem to have collectively forgotten that it's possible to both love and care about a person while simultaneously being deeply disappointed in their words and actions. Stop believing everyone is either a Jedi or Sith. People are complex, our thoughts are complex, our environments are complex, and our actions are complex. The world is not a binary place, and…
We often think of life as a ladder—moving steadily up or down based on our circumstances. We check off each achievement as a rung conquered. Degree. Career. House. Marraige. Family. Promotion. Retirement. Sometimes we even pause to take a breath on a rung for awhile if we’re tired. Other days, we’re just trying to not fall to our death. But…
Most organizations wouldn't bat an eye at 10 people sitting in a room for an hour-long, quasi-productive meeting twice a week. I wonder, what would reactions be if those same employees instead spent an hour reading a book related (or not) to their work twice a week? I'd be willing to bet that at least some higher-up in the org…
Don't ever let anyone tell you a little bit of luck doesn't play a role in life. Let's track using my career path. Luck certainly wasn't the only factor here, but there are times it had a significant influence: Computer Ties: Got the job because a friend who worked there recommended me to the ownerBBB: Got the interview because the…