No Instruction Manual

No Instruction Manual

  Have you ever gotten ready to build a Lego set and not been able to find the instruction manual? Were you terrified? Or was it freeing?   I've always…
Cool Dudes

Cool Dudes

"The only thing to remember about cool dudes is that they never give up." My son told me this after I had experienced a particularly rough day. It made all…
Sticktoitiveness

Sticktoitiveness

  My son received his first skateboard a few weeks ago.  With memories of my own first board and now recognizing that I was a  responsible adult, I made sure I took…
Unresponsiveness

Unresponsiveness

  I always find it odd, perplexing actually, when teachers complain about the things that their students can’t do, don’t do, won’t do or struggle with.   Isn’t that why…
Something Else More Beautiful

Something Else More Beautiful

  We usually look for huge victories which are resounding in their immediate impact.    Sometimes, a momentary shift does not seem like this type of victory.  It can be…
Two Hours Late

Two Hours Late

  I once showed up two hours late for a job interview.  I had woken up early, gotten ready, then left early for the interview which was about 75 minutes…
Choosing Your Next Project

Choosing Your Next Project

  There are usually a million different things that you could be working on. Sometimes it's hard to turn down an offer when it comes your way. Try to ask…
Did I Give?

Did I Give?

  Every day, you should ask yourself this question: Did I give more than I took?  If the answer is yes, then you have had a meaningful day.  If the…