“Why reinvent the wheel?” Whenever I hear this question (which is a lot, including yesterday), my response is always the same: “I believe in the possibility of better wheels." Also:…

The strangest thing about micromanagers, I think, is that they almost never know that they are micromanagers and can never see the damage they cause on a daily basis. This…

I had the honor and pleasure of consulting with Trevor Ragan on this video, which I think should be watched by every teacher, manager, executive, and anyone else responsible for…

Choose only one? I choose none. Every one of these homes has at least one major problem, and some sound downright awful. If I was forced to choose one, I'd…

Almost every day of the workweek, my lunch is the same: A bowl of oatmeal. Boring? Maybe. Quick and satisfying? Absolutely. Lowered my cholesterol by almost 50 points over the…

I made a list of the best, most unexpected gifts that I have ever received. These are things offered to me that changed my life in ways I couldn't have…

I'm sure I'll collect more over time, but here are a half dozen moral absurdities that currently infuriate me: Men can walk around in public topless, but women cannot (though…

During our recent camping trip, as Charlie and I hunkered down in the tent, preparing to sleep, I proposed that we enjoy a late-night snack: Pop-Tarts. Charlie had never eaten…

I am constantly arguing in favor of small changes, given enough time, yielding profound results. No magic pills. No overnight successes. Just thoughtful, proactive, manageable changes that can alter the…