Walk fast. Now science is standing behind me.
Four years ago, I wrote a post on productivity that suggested that you walk faster in order to save time. I wrote (in part):I know it sounds simple and stupid, but…
The importance of an editor
Remember Brandi Chastain from the 1999 World Cup?She's the soccer player who kicked the winning goal against China to win the gold medal for the Americans. After scoring the goal,…
Don’t be embarrassed
About a month ago I had a health scare. After waking up with chest pains in the left side of my chest and finding it hard to breathe, Elysha called…
The problem with crossword puzzles
I've never done a crossword in my life. Like Sudoku, I hated the idea of working on something that yields nothing in return when I'm finished. Yes, my vocabulary might improve, and…
Phone on your face
Elysha was on the phone, talking to a storyteller when Charlie called from upstairs. We had put him to bed moments before, but he apparently needed something, so Elysha handed me…
Speak Up Storytelling #3: Mansoor Basha
Episode #3 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure. On this week's episode, we talk about finding and crafting stories in your everyday life using my strategy…
People don’t like you because you complain all the time.
People don't like people who complain all the time. I explained this to my students after hiking The Freedom Trail in Boston with them. "I was so proud of you," I…
Resolution update: May 2018
PERSONAL HEALTH1. Don’t die.Heart attack scare turned pulled chest muscle only proved (after many tests) that my heart is super healthy. And yesterday's cardiologist follow-up confirmed it. 2. Lose 20 pounds.Two…
Have some shame. Move out.
Perhaps you've heard about Michael Rotondo? He's the 30 year-old man who was recently sued by his parents in an effort to get him to move out of their home. His…
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