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The hardest part about trying something outside the box is that it's only cool if it works. When something works, you look like the visionary who took a risk and triumphed against the odds. When it doesn’t, you’re the fool who wasted time on a silly pipedream. Granted, in public you’ll have a fun story... Continue Reading →
Sixto Rodriguez is an American singer and song-writer who was born in the 1940s and began his career in the late 60s and early 70s. He achieved very moderate success in music and primarily supported himself for decades working on an assembly line in Detroit where he lived in a dilapidated house he’d bought at... Continue Reading →
I’ve always had a hard time letting things go. And, I don’t mean something from earlier in the week or a decision that was made last month. I routinely waste time critiquing things from deep in my past and second guessing choices I’ve made. I’ll find myself thinking about events from high school and college. ... Continue Reading →
“So, John, there’s something I want to discuss with you so that I can explain myself a little bit. But, look, I don't want this to be awkward and I’m not trying to sound dramatic.” Staring across the desk at me, it was clear that John now expected this exchange to be awkward and dramatic.... Continue Reading →
The report was far from perfect, but there was no more time for changes. The deadline had come. This was what we had to go with. I’d flipped through the 16 pages twice already and was about to start my third pass when Steven came to my office. He stood slumped over in the doorway... Continue Reading →
In my thirties, I constantly thought of things I could have done differently in my twenties. Likewise, since entering my forties, I’ve continually examined the decisions of my thirties. I think that’s normal. Of course, some people dwell more than others, but it’s only natural to review your past and pick apart all the things... Continue Reading →
The grade had been steadily increasing for the last half mile and now the road had become a real climb. Despite shifting gears, each new rotation took maximum effort. It was hard but doable, and l lurched on like this up two of the three hair pin turns. Then, as I was rounding the third... Continue Reading →
Near my house there is a large forested park that spans more than one hundred acres. The woods are massive and throughout them are countless foot trails as well as a few one-way paved roads. Over the past three days, there have been heavy thunderstorms that brought strong winds and the threat of tornadoes. The... Continue Reading →
Throughout my life, I’ve allowed fear to cheat me of opportunities more times than I could count. I’ve repeatedly failed to maximize circumstances because I assumed everyone else knew what they were doing in situations where I had no clue. I was embarrassed to admit my ignorance or to appear naive. I was afraid to... Continue Reading →
“You just really have to want to kill people,” he said with a smile. And, there it was. A truth I’d be avoiding for a long time. The words hummed in my head like a tuning fork as their meaning became crystal clear. I was 26 years old when I joined a Men's League baseball... Continue Reading →
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