Isn’t it amazing how often we get caught in thinking about the wrong thing? We want to do well on a final exam, but can’t help but think about how disappointed our parents will be if we fail. Or when we go into an interview with the intention of engaging with the interviewer, but we […]
I’ve worked in a number of different jobs throughout my life and worn many hats along the way. I’ve dipped my toes into the harsh cold world of commercial construction. I’ve climbed sketchy ladders and put my life on the line for the sake of painting an old grandma’s rotting fascia. I have pushed myself […]
Last week while playing against the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors lost all control. After receiving his first technical foul for vulgarity towards the referee. He had another drive to the hoop in which he thought he was fouled once again but this time decided to get right in the face […]
This Friday I want to dig into the ideas presented by Sebastian Junger in Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging. In an attempt to follow the authors lead, I will be as brief and succinct as possible (the book is roughly 150 pages, but packed with valuable insights). Whether you are finding yourself concerned about the […]
As some of you may know, through fortunate circumstances and a fair bit of short-sightedness by a certain woman (my wife), I’m currently living in Lima, Peru. And as often happens when you’re a foreigner roaming around a touristy location, you quickly get approached by locals trying to lure you into their restaurant or buy […]