Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your goals and to-do lists? Gary Keller's "The ONE Thing" offers a straight forward approach: success comes from narrowing your focus, not expanding it. We only have so much time in the day. The Domino Effect of Goal Setting Think of your goals like dominoes. When you line them … Continue reading 1407. The ONE Thing: A Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results
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1406. I’m starting a new job Monday
My previous job was working at a fine dining restaurant, and now Monday, I start work as an electrical apprentice with Local 98 South and I'm damn excited about it. One of the best parts is that I left my job on good terms and always have that as a backup, shit, some regulars are … Continue reading 1406. I’m starting a new job Monday
1405. Happy New Years : Real Talk About Your Journey
Here we are, standing at the threshold of another year. And damn, what a ride it's been. The Rear-View Mirror: More Than Just Memories You know what's wild? Every L you took this year was actually a masterclass in disguise. Those moments when you felt like you were taking an L? That was just life … Continue reading 1405. Happy New Years : Real Talk About Your Journey
1404. Doing Shit You Don’t Feel Like Doing
Let's cut through the motivational BS for a second. You don't want to do the thing. Your brain is serving up a buffet of excuses, and that couch is looking mighty comfortable right now. (especially for me writing this post) Here's the truth: successful people aren't somehow magically motivated all the time. They're just better … Continue reading 1404. Doing Shit You Don’t Feel Like Doing
1403. DIY Bumper Repair: Drift Stitch Guide
Well, the front bumper of our civic is cracked and I plan to drift stitch that bitch so she can stay in place. Here's the guide I'm using: Required Materials Plastic zip ties (several, preferably in a color matching your bumper) Electric drill with 3/16" or 1/4" drill bit Safety glasses Work gloves Marker (this … Continue reading 1403. DIY Bumper Repair: Drift Stitch Guide
1402. Stop Pretending: The Power of Being Yourself
Authenticity: everyone talks about it, few actually do it. We spend our lives curating Instagram feeds, crafting perfect LinkedIn profiles, and meticulously editing our personalities to fit whatever room we're in. It's exhausting, it's a fantasy, it's bullshit. Being unapologetically yourself isn't about posting #authentic selfies or writing lengthy social media manifestos about your "journey." … Continue reading 1402. Stop Pretending: The Power of Being Yourself
1401. The Raw Truth About Dog Ownership: It’s Not All Belly Rubs and Cuddles
Let's cut the bullshit about dog ownership being all Instagram moments and cute TikTok videos. Having a dog is basically signing up for a 10-15 year commitment to care for an emotionally needy, perpetual toddler who might never learn to use the toilet properly, thinks your shoes are chew toys, trash can diving, table surfing, … Continue reading 1401. The Raw Truth About Dog Ownership: It’s Not All Belly Rubs and Cuddles
1400: From Zero Posts to 1400: The Power of Consistency in Blogging – 4 years in the making
Let's cut through the bullshit. Most people who start blogging quit before they hit 10 posts. They get caught up in the metrics, the perfect WordPress theme, or finding their "authentic voice" – whatever the hell that means. I just published my 1,400th blog post. Not because I'm special. Not because I have some secret … Continue reading 1400: From Zero Posts to 1400: The Power of Consistency in Blogging – 4 years in the making
1399. People
People re a curious species and how we handle people is even more curious Say some one did something different then we would and it resulted in negative outcome. "why'd you do it this way you idiot, don't you know better?" "well that's interesting, I never thought to do it that way. How did you … Continue reading 1399. People
1398. Get it while it’s hot
It won’t last forever So keep the good times rolling as long as it can And when the bad times come Embrace them For if it wasn’t for the bad, we wouldn’t know about the good.
Joe DiAndrea 