DO THIS: Practice resets the default mode
Ok, I am a nerd so computer science metaphors really work for me and “default mode” is a real doozy. When a computer system is powered on and not doing anything it is in the “default mode.” Just sitting there waiting for something to do. It has all its resources memory, hard drives, processors, programs, … Continue reading DO THIS: Practice resets the default mode
Glossary: Idiopathic
This one totally tilts the Gunning – Fox index. Medicine is full of big words for simple concepts. In this case “we have no fucking idea.” An “idiopathic” disease is any disease with an unknown cause or mechanism of apparent spontaneous origin. The Greek roots are “idios”, or “ones’ own” and “pathos”, or “suffering”. Basically … Continue reading Glossary: Idiopathic
TEDFAV: Play through life
Ok, so this is not a TED talk, but it is an idea. An idea I have been circling from many different angles. Alan Watts challenges the “journey” metaphor for life here pointing out that a journey presumes a destination, a goal, a finish. I ofter remind myself that to travel is better than to … Continue reading TEDFAV: Play through life
Send me your problems
I have thought through over 1,000 problems for CEOs, investors, friends and myself using the Next Right Action Worksheet. One of the mantra’s that drive me is “have hard problems to solve every day”, so, yea, I love thinking through problems. I also love helping people. So once you have filled out your own Worksheet, … Continue reading Send me your problems
Turning Disaster into Adventure
“I love the feeling of the wind in my hair!” Madison, my 9 year old yelled as she screamed by on her bike. We were on a camping trip and Madison was riding her bike up and down the path in front of our campsite. First time in months (thanks pandemic). On her next pass … Continue reading Turning Disaster into Adventure
Glossary: Philosophy
Growing up I had a bad taste in my mouth for “philosophy”, especially in college. Especially “comparative philosophy” with the focus on memorizing minute details of differences between schools. Lots of details without much context or understanding of why those old guys were arguing about that stuff. In college, I was a business and computer … Continue reading Glossary: Philosophy
Think.👍 <> Worry.👎
I have often wrestled with the advice to “Stay present” and ignore the past (you can’t change it) as well as the future (it isn’t here yet). My monkey mind cries out “How am I going to learn anything if I ignore the past?” followed by “How can I make a better future without worrying … Continue reading Think.👍 <> Worry.👎
TEDFAV: Steve Jobs commencement address
If you, like me, are searching for wisdom in life, and want to hack the process (get more results in less time), one of the most distilled forms is the commencement speech. In less than 20 minutes, someone with a bunch of life wisdom (hopefully) endeavors to pass it on to a primed audience in … Continue reading TEDFAV: Steve Jobs commencement address
DO THIS: Next Right Action worksheet.
“What to do now?” is probably the question I ask myself the most in life. Covid outbreak? Motorcycle won’t start? Wife grumpy? Kids grumpy. I am hungry. What supplements should I take? I am sick, should I see a doctor? What stock to buy today? What to listen to on a long car ride? What … Continue reading DO THIS: Next Right Action worksheet.
Journey + Disaster = Adventure
Google said the paved biking trail was about a mile away. Stu and I parked in the parking lot and got on our road bikes expecting pavement the whole way. About 200 yards out the pavement ended. “Let’s follow the map anyway.” Our skinny road tires snapped on the rocks and the thin wheels stuck … Continue reading Journey + Disaster = Adventure
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