17 rules I break
Last month, I wrote about my philosophy of rule-breaking: If someone is breaking a rule, and the breaking of that rule hurts no one, always leave the rule breaker alone.…
Compound interest to applied learning
I'm a proponent of incrementalism: Exceptionally small changes, reproduced over time, yield enormous results. Find a way to utilize five minutes of otherwise wasted time every day, and over time,…
My children’s personal ten commandments are beautiful, heart wrenching, and completely applicable.
My kids were studying the Ten Commandments at Hebrew School this week. As part of the lesson, they were then asked to come up with some commandments of their own.…
Rachel Platten has it all wrong when it comes to truth and faith, and I have no idea why.
Rachel Platten's "Stand By You" is a lovely song that my kids enjoy quite a bit, but there's a pair of lyrics in the song that trouble me deeply and…
Change happens slowly, methodically, and daily. Most people refuse to accept this.
This is a perfect metaphor for change. Watch this video. When I work with people to effect change in their lives—whether it's my fifth-grade students or the adults who hire…
Increased degree of difficulty is not appreciated
Writing a novel is hard enough. I really don't need this added nonsense.
Didn’t exist in 2005
Twelve years ago, the world was without these 15 technologies. It was truly a different world not that long ago. iPhone iPad Kindle YouTube Uber Podcasts Airbnb Android Google Maps…
RIP Uncle Harry
My great-uncle Harry passed away this week. Yes, his name was Harry Dicks. Not even Harold Dicks. Straight up Harry. Growing up, I lived next door to Uncle Harry. He…
Resolution update: May 2017
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Not even close to death this month. 2. Lose 20 pounds. I gained two pounds in May, mostly because my schedule kept me from the…
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