I’ve stumbled onto a secret weapon that might just be the key to unlocking your mental shackles! It’s a book. An old one — called “Thinkertoys” by Michael Michalko—and it’s like a Swiss Army knife for your grey matter. If you every find yourself in a mental rut… Or if you’re just plain bored and […]
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Howdy, my fellow curious-minded subscribers, Today, I’ve got a pretty neat book rec for ya. Today, I introduce you to Travis McGee. A fictional character. But one who embodies everything you could ever aspire to be. Who is this fella, Travis McGee, of whom I speak? Well, you’d need to go back to the 60’s
Ever read a quote from a book on philosophy and then think you need to get the book? I do. Recently, I picked back up in “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelious where I left off probably 3 years ago. On page 2. Why only page 2? Well, because every time I start reading a book like
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So there we are, Jack boy and I, sitting at the kitchen table, practicing his weekly spelling words when BAM, he hits me with a dose of simple brilliance. “Dad, the word ‘tripped,’ it starts with a ‘ch,’ right?” At first I thought he was kind of a moron but then I said it out
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Subject: Missing Jobs and lessons learned About 8 years ago after I finished the last page of Steve Jobs’ biography, there was this hollow spot in my chest – weird missing someone I’ve never crossed paths with. A bit odd, eh? I missed a man I never even knew. With all his quirks and juggernaut
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Ever feel like your bookshelf is mocking you? That’s me—I’m the person who can’t seem to finish a book without eyeing another. Two chapters in, and I’m already reaching for a fresh spine to crack. But here’s the kicker—I always circle back. Months may pass, but each book eventually gets its ending, much like grasping
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We’re headed into debate season in a few months… And normally I look forward to watching these talented and smart people have at it on live TV. It’s supposed to be fun to watch the nation’s smartest minds, each representing the main political parties go head to head. But, for the 2nd election in a
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This one phrase, said in a sarcastic tone, is BRUTAL for anyone creative that likes to try new things. Have you ever heard it? You come up with some weird idea that you think has potential, tell people about it, attempt to get it off the ground by getting a domain secured and loading up
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Hey kids, I saw this little image today and wanted to share it with you: Did you know that EVERYONE puts limits on themselves and what they think they’re capable of? EVERYONE. You, me, all of us. It’s part of being human. But, the other part of being human is the ability to recognize that
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Every time I get my haircut I have the same thought… How much money is this lady (or man) making? I get my haircut often (once every 2-3 weeks) and I’ve tried all the places around town. The big chains like Great Clips and Judes. I’ve also tried the locally owned salons and barber shops.
The in demand hair dresser (or barber)… Read More »
