Is it about meeting in the middle? Or is it about giving everything and expecting nothing? Different contexts could have different answers - there’s a dichotomy to life At work, meeting in the middle could be more appropriate Relationships? Giving everything and expecting nothing could be more appropriate But even that has a point, Do … Continue reading 1444. Meet me in the middle
1443. Work gets done
Are you tucked up hiding? Water cooler-ing it? Or are you putting out? It’s not about going 125% all the time But doing what you can Staying off your phone, doing your work - getting things done that need to get done Ticking the needle The tortoise over the hare Because after all, slow is … Continue reading 1443. Work gets done
1442. What do you do when no one is watching?
That’s what matters That’s how you get better, get an edge Isn’t that what we’re after? Win the day, and stay focused on the process it takes to get to your goals Eventually you’ll get there
1441. Figuring It Out
There's no playbook on how to live We can see what worked for some people, and apply it to our life but that doesn't necessarily mean its going to work for us. We have different situations, circumstances, experiences, opportunities, decisions - and so many other things. Yeah , if it worked for millions of people, … Continue reading 1441. Figuring It Out
1440. It’s on you
If the dog pisses in the house - it's on you If you're fighting with your love - it's on you If your house is cluttered - it's on you If your tired - it's on you If your child doesn't talk to you - it's on you It's always on us - sometimes that's … Continue reading 1440. It’s on you
1439. Sissif
Slow Is Smooth Smooth Is Fast It’s a navy seal saying , because it works When we rush and fumble and have to double back, time gets eaten up, morale gets beat up But when we take our time? Move thoughtfully and deliberately? Maybe in the moment to moment we move a tad slower, but … Continue reading 1439. Sissif
1438. After work flow
I’m used to working 3rd shift. Like 3-11 So after work was pretty simple for me. I was dogged tired: Yoga, wash up, and get ready for bed. Some people stay up after work, they have a different flow. Maybe it’s get some work done, read some pages, watch TV or skim social media, whatever … Continue reading 1438. After work flow
1437. How you do anything is how you do everything
Leave the hose unraveled? Dishes in the sink? Don’t spend time with your pet? Letting mail pile up? Not emptying the lint out the dryer? Not replacing the water filter? Letting food expire? Not cleaning your house? These all seem like small menial things, who cares about a hose? But if you cut corners there, … Continue reading 1437. How you do anything is how you do everything
1436. Different ways to say different things
Don’t fucking do that Hey could you please not do that again? Go get that and bring it here Could you please pass me that? Cut the shit Do you think you could try and be on your best behavior? We are out in public There’s different ways to say different things, it’s not about … Continue reading 1436. Different ways to say different things
1435. Opinions
Why would someone say their opinion? It makes them feel good They don’t gotta be perfect; but words are power And what you say can have a direct effect on the response you get , even how you say something No one is asking you to be perfect, just not to say anything stupid
Joe DiAndrea 