A profound observation about the digital age… pic.twitter.com/uyMjiUPtzc — Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) January 13, 2016 I saw the above Tweet, and it made me laugh. Honestly, I might be “that” guy. Let me explain. I wrote recently about the need to check less frequently my digital devices. When I entered the business world, I was
Category: Philosophy
Playoffs and Preparation
It’s time for the playoffs here in New England. They say football is a chess match and a mental game. I think the “Do Your Job” documentary shows just that. It’s very interesting to see how a coaching staff thinks about, and then executes, strategy. It’s pretty cool to hear the head coach, one of the
On this Christmas
Merry Christmas to all! Whether you’re spiritual, religious, or neither, this is an important holiday. Whether you are Christian or not, this day can be meaningful for all. I think the principles of Christmas (peace on earth and good will towards all people) can hold true for everyone. If we can be more decent with
Being ‘Spiritual’ vs. ‘Religious’
Today for Catholics is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. I went to Mass at 6 am. As I thought about the service, it made me think of some recent conversations I’ve had about being “spiritual” and “religious.” A friend asked me if one could be spiritual but not religious. IMO, absolutely so. I was
Hunger
I’m looking to donate to a charity that addresses childhood hunger. It’s personal. Let me explain. Hunger is a theme in my family along two fronts. First, my mother and her siblings. As I’ve written before, they were war refugees. They one day were given a few hours to leave their farm, and they took whatever
Refusing to Hate
I hope everyone is having a restful Thanksgiving. I’m in charge of the turkey and gravy, and Mrs. T. and the children are cooking everything else. Low-maintenance guests are coming over. So, it is a remarkably stress-free holiday for me, thus far. I even have time to read and blog a bit. In addition, to