– It costs too much. Potentially controversial conversations in the work place are not worth it. Historically speaking, attempting to mediate or develop conversation has been shut down by direction or authority. “They” usually win because violence is the most efficient means of obtaining results (not the best just the most efficient). On the other […]

Set big long term goals, small short term goals, and medium term goals. Put an extra big reward with long term goals. Put small rewards, something extra, with short term goals. And some middlish type of reward with medium size goals. I love the movies. It is a wonderful small reward for me. Have you […]

Of course you are busy. Everyone is swamped. Our industrial tech society creates more and more work every day. This is exponentially increasing the work load on people. Work expands to fill the allotted time.   Unless we utilize technology better, of course. Free yourself with technology instead of becoming a slave to it.   […]

Honestly, taking time now to plan just enough to be effective will not only save you the stitch in time but will slowly revolutionize your life over time. Expectation creates sorrow – expectations are not met. Better to “Act without expectation.” And yes, this post is five pages long. After all this is probably the […]

“In recognizing and accepting the hopelessness of your condition, at the same time you transcend it.” Zen Buddhists talk about this. To be aware of what is happening is to be able to change it. Yearlong wrap ups are coming out. You know, the best of 2016. Boring. I’ve already read those during the year. […]

The Wizard of Oz is one of those movies with lasting appeal because it teaches us while making us feel good. Maybe that is why it is Oprah’s favorite movie of all time. I like to think people love it because it has all four areas of life instead of just good and evil. To […]

“I’d love to pursue a career in the arts, or try and start my own company, or travel for a year.  I’d love to really learn about things outside of the sustenance lifestyle that we must live if we aren’t wealthy.” This what healthy, vibrant people do. It’s called growing and developing as a human […]

When I was a kid reading these wonderful comics (at least the few I could get my hands on) I was a little bit scared of Batman. That was a dark world he lived in. On the other hand, I loved Spiderman and Superman. Spiderman was someone who gained superpowers so maybe one day I […]

Hypnosis is so fascinating and so much fun. I have seen some of the most incredible things done by people but as soon as they come out of it all the change, most often, just melts away. For example, I was just watching the new season of America’s Got Talent. A hypnotist came out and […]

True leadership comes from sharing power. Even though it slows down progress this practice of leadership allows you to stay in power. I have not read the books and have only watched the series. Power is complicated. I also think that is one of the reasons people like the show. Incredible contrasting characters to really […]