Category: Self-improvement

A lot of people my age are losers. They complain to me that young folks don’t listen to them. You know why? I wouldn’t listen to them either if I were young. I take one look at them and immediately think “I don’t want to be you when I grow up.” I find young folks… Continue reading Advice to young people

There was a period in my late 30s and early 40s where all I wanted to do was get stoned and listen to Loreena McKennitt, Blackmore’s Night, and Enya. Yeah, I was a good father and good husband. Yes, I had a good corporate job and behaved in a good, corporate world. I made plenty… Continue reading Are you in pain?

Difficult things make life less difficult. Joe Rogan I just got back from a workout. I started it with 10 pull-ups. No, not half ass but all the way down then all the way up. In one set. Then did the other stuff. Several months ago, I could do 8. I’m super proud of myself… Continue reading Difficult things make your life easier and build character

There are two types of people in the world. Of course, it’s not exactly an all or nothing thing. It’s more we lean in one direction or another. You’ll find the self-improvement people. And the opposite? Not necessarily people who stagnate or get worse every year. They’re more the people who find faults in everyone… Continue reading Finding faults in everyone else but herself

I used to work for a CEO who built not one, but two successful companies before he even turned 40. He started them up, built them up, then sold them off. Not sure how much he’s worth but I’m pretty sure he’s comfortable. Cool guy. Full of energy. He’s short and pudgy and still has… Continue reading Get sh- done and don’t talk out of your ass