– 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 […]