When thunder is happening, he goes and hides When the thunder stops, he still hides Where are we acting like Champion in our life?
336. Have we stopped and asked?
Self awareness is one of the keys to living the exact life that we want…. And the ‘exact life’ is different for everyone. Some people want a lot of money - others want a lot of time - and others don’t want anything (which is still a want) Some want to look good, some don’t … Continue reading 336. Have we stopped and asked?
335. All that and a bag of chips
There’s seven billion people on the planet The earth is 5 million years old , with no signs of ending soon. Now think about all the matter that consists of the earth And all the space We may only be around for a few decades So we can try our best, to be the best … Continue reading 335. All that and a bag of chips
334. What are we measuring?
Is it who’s better and worse? Do I know this person and that? Is this the cheapest, best value, best ever? It’s important to know, what are we measuring? And It's worth knowing what other people are measuring if we want to see things the way they do
333. Planning our work
Plans help us get things done Do this then this to get to that It could be a 3 step, 5 step, 20 step plan But the plan is just the start Without doing the plan, the results won’t come to fruition And our plans are going to be faulty, we’re not perfect So without … Continue reading 333. Planning our work
332. Words are signpost
This word may mean this to me And that word may be that to you A sign just shows us the direction we need to go. Words are like signposts. Yes there’s definitions - but sometimes we don’t know the true meaning of a word and use it incorrectly When that happens, instead of being … Continue reading 332. Words are signpost
331. What do we have to show for our years?
Mostly: not enough. Too much time spent on hanging out, “wasting time”, “enjoying life”, beers at the river, hanging out with shallow people, hours of mindless tv or books we won’t remember, a garage full of toys and trinkets. We kill time and it dies hard. People take the hours they have for granted. And … Continue reading 331. What do we have to show for our years?
330. How do you handle little situations?
Someone who scans into a planet fitness - and the teller didn’t catch it - what do you do if you are the teller? Let them slide? Hold them up? Someone doesn’t send you good wishes and you expected them too - do you call and cause a fuss? Do you let it go? Do … Continue reading 330. How do you handle little situations?
329. Happy birthday!
They happen once a year, and in the culture I grew up in - people say we’re getting older, “wiser” Is that the case though? Are we getting wiser? Because if we’re not learning or growing we’re not getting any better (or any wiser) Because wisdom comes with experience, not age. Another thing: people won’t … Continue reading 329. Happy birthday!
328. When to speak up?
If someone does something we don’t like - do we say something? a dichotomy: One end of the spectrum: say something over every little thing. “Don’t look at me like that” “Don’t do that like that” The other end: don’t say anything at all. *someone is burning down your house* *bullying another person* When do … Continue reading 328. When to speak up?