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TwitterPhoto: Kyle MacDonald We often hear the phrase, “Losers make excuses.” I like that phrase, and find it’s mostly true. But it’s too negative to be much help. It’s just an aimless criticism that kind of hangs there. So instead, I’d like to offer a different spin on that adage. Excuses are good, when applied [...]
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On Being Deliberate
Photo: Mukumbura I really respect people who are deliberate. Those who act with purpose, who speak clearly, and for whom nothing is an accident. They are methodical, meaning there is a specific method to what they do and why. They might not know what they want, but they know what they are doing. These characteristics [...]
What Fear is Afraid Of
Photo: Bart van Maarseveen Whenever I procrastinate, it’s usually over something that just isn’t a big deal. It might be a mildly unpleasant task – like doing my taxes, a side project, or cleaning the house, but it’s never that awful. I’m afraid it will be terrible or difficult, so the job gets delayed, then [...]
It’s Good to be Bad at Stuff
That’s me. Photo: DelosJ OK, no it isn’t. [...]
If They Don’t “Get” It, It’s Probably Your Fault
Photo: camil tulcan Today I overheard a conversation about a person’s startup that really caught my attention and got me thinking. Was I eavesdropping? Well, they were talking directly behind me during lunch, so it’s not like I could avoid it. But that being said, yeah, I kind of was. The one guy was talking [...]
Get on Someone’s Good Side by Taking Their Advice
Photo: Dave O’Connell Have you ever followed someone’s recommendation and then talked to them about it afterward? If they’re anything like me, they get extremely excited. Maybe unreasonably so. Why? Why do we (I) get so excited when someone takes our (my) advice or recommendation?
A Different Level of Inspiration
NCAA Wrestling National Championships Division 1 Anthony Robles vs. Matt McDonough This is the closest I’ve been to crying in a long time. Not from something sad or sappy, but from raw inspiration. The above video is absolutely amazing and I really hope you take the time to view it. Even if wresting isn’t your [...]
What Every Employer Desperately Wants: A Problem-Solver
Photo: clappstar This is an excerpt from post I did for Brazen Careerist, a great social network for Generation Y professionals. To read the article in its entirety, check out the link to Brazen’s site below. One night when I was bartending in college, I witnessed one of the greatest traits an employee can posses. A fellow [...]
Self-Efficacy and Believing in Yourself
Photo: Leon Nicholls I’ve talked before about the power of positive thinking, saying it’s the most important transferable skill. After researching a few psychological studies for a different piece, I’m beginning to think that positive thinking isn’t just a nice-to-have characteristic – it’s a critical part of any happy life.
The Benefits of Challenges
Photo: aspheric lens For the past few weeks I’ve been struggling with an injury. As I’ve mentioned here, here, and here, sports (especially running) are a big part of my life, so being injured really sucks. I’m a very active person and have maintained a consistent workout regimen for the last 15 years. This injury [...]
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