Interrupt me – please!
At this time of year I love setting goals and encourage everyone I meet to do the same. Most every notable accomplishment I’ve experienced I can track back to having a clear goal. However, I know that some of you…
When hope is gone…..
This is a time of year when many people are confronted with the fact that their dreams did not come true, their job still stinks, and life is no better than last year. What do you do when hope seems…
Thank you for sending me your book…..
I re-organized my books in my office in the Sanctuary recently – that’s my barn there in the picture – we call it our Sanctuary. As I was going through nearly 1000 books, I reserved an entire bookcase for those…
Don’t tolerate angry people
Last weekend while shopping for some office supplies, I overheard an angry customer blast an obscenity at a very young female clerk. She apparently did not have the information he was looking for – and he screamed that he wanted to…
Just drifting through life
I recently worked with a 60 year-old gentleman who was living in a week-to-week motel room. Four years ago he was in a banking position with a six-figure income, first class flights and lots of perks. As a result of…
Should I look for a job during the holidays?
Hi Dan, I’m finishing up a website and resume (I’m a graphic designer) and am hoping to begin the official job search soon. However, should I be concerned that the holidays are approaching? In 48 Days To The Work You Love…
You’re a donkey if you think like this……
I trust you are ready for Thanksgiving – for being thankful for everything we enjoy. Lots of things happening in the 48 Days community – but first: I heard about a donkey that was tied to a 6’ rope. Unfortunately,…
Rich or Poor – you get to chose
My son Jared and his family are back from Kenya, Africa and are traveling for Thanksgiving. In New Orleans they experienced the French delicacy of beignets – served to them with great fanfare. However, Jared recognized them instantly as the…
Midlife Career Transition – Blessing or Curse?
“Midway on our life’s journey I found myself in a dark wood.” Thus begins Dante’s famous story, Divine Comedy. Literature, art, and Hollywood movies are full of the theme that life is a journey, a personal pilgrimage, and we’re all…
Would you compromise for more attention?
I listened to the entire new album Songs of Innocence by U2 this morning while on the treadmill. (It’s exactly 48 minutes – a cool number and great for a workout). As I was listening I remembered a significant U2…