For a long time I used to get overwhelmed by email. It seemed like whenever I was just starting to make progress on a project the inbox on my computer would ding, signaling that I had received another email. To make it worse, I had email connected to my phone and tablet, so whenever a new … Continue reading One Trick to Avoid Email Overload
Why Comparison Will Steal Your Happiness
I was so excited to get my first job in high school. A lot of the people I went to school with had jobs long before me. Finally getting one made me feel like I was part of a special club. Like many people who get their very first pay check I was bummed to … Continue reading Why Comparison Will Steal Your Happiness
One Trick To Help You Overcome Your Fear of The Unknown
I had the privilege to guest post last week on No Sidebar about how to overcome the fear of the unknown. Here's a clip: For several years my wife and I tried to have kids. When we couldn’t conceive after the first few years we went to several doctors to see what the problem was. … Continue reading One Trick To Help You Overcome Your Fear of The Unknown
When In Doubt, Use Less
A few weeks ago I was at Best Buy looking for a cord to hook my computer up to a TV screen at work for an upcoming presentation. The cord that we had didn't work with my laptop, so I went to buy an adaptor that would connect my computer to the cord that we already … Continue reading When In Doubt, Use Less
How Small Habits Can Change Your Life
There's a statue of Winston Churchill just outside the chamber to the House of Common's. For years MPs (Members of Parliament) used to rub one of the statue's feet before a big speech or vote for luck. This small act, repeated over and over again by hundreds of MPs over the years, caused the dull bronze … Continue reading How Small Habits Can Change Your Life
What to Remember When You Have a Setback
My in-laws are big into baseball. Born and raised in Northern California, their team has always been the San Francisco Giants. A few weeks ago we were visiting my wife's parents when I came across a memento in their guest room. It's something I've undoubtedly walked by dozens of times, but this time it caught … Continue reading What to Remember When You Have a Setback