Once, a co-worker told a customer our ISP was down “for more than 24 hours” (it wasn’t). Untrue statements are a pet peeve of mine. So I vented with another co-worker, saying I knew “for a fact” that our ISP was down for less than 8 hours, and a conversation ensued as to whether his… Continue reading Why Am I Bothered By Him?

Even the smallest ones. Bonus: acknowledge them. Tomorrow you may resume overlooking them.

You’re doing it wrong You can’t do anything right You’re being a jerk These responses to unfavorable situations are the path of least resistance, and the path of least reward. They seek to offer no remedy, only serving as a notification of disappointment. Sometimes that is important, but surely you want more to come from… Continue reading I Know You Can Figure it Out.

happiness begets boredom/complacency passion can lead to errors in judgement disinterestedness lacks the eagerness required to uncover difficult truths spiritual growth can lead to the vices of excessive pride, righteousness and hubris For every benefit there is a liability. sorrow makes us work hard for improvement passion comes with a drive to uncover difficult truths… Continue reading Double-edged Swords

Ever have a goal that is just too damn hard? Job? Kids? Marriage? Here are some questions to aks yourself: What is my goal? What is my commitment? If your goal and your commitment do not align, revisit them. Once your commitment is aligned with your goal, next ask: Where are my thoughts not in… Continue reading It's Just Not Working