Say Hello to Breelyn
29 August 2020
Tuesday morning, the newest member of our family arrived.
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Captive Market
22 August 2020
Do people choose you because they love what you do and how you do it? Or because they don’t see any other viable alternatives? -
Full-Grown Pleasure
15 August 2020
The initial experience was only the beginning; it wasn't full-grown then. -
One Beauty of the Flow of Time
08 August 2020
You may not always like the constant flow of time, but there is an aspect of this reality that can also be of solace. -
The Cost of Increased Efficiency
03 August 2020
The new gadget may save you time once you know how to use it, but how many hours will you need to invest to get to that point? -
The Constipation of Bittersweet Philosophy
29 July 2020
Asking “why am I doing this?” and “where am I headed?” are good questions to ask. Just don’t forget to also enjoy the present moment while you still can. -
The Benefits of Having Nothing To Do
20 July 2020
Making space for reflection is difficult if you're always plugged in. -
Tending To Lunch Now, Dying Later
08 July 2020
Around eleven in the morning, message came that his fate was being decided at that very hour. And so, he proceeded to do what he always did around eleven in the morning. -
Frustrated Multi-Tasking
03 July 2020
How many times does multi-tasking produce more frustration than efficiency? -
What Procrastination May Be Telling You
26 June 2020
Sometimes the solution to procrastination is simply coming up with a better plan. -
First Things First
17 June 2020
In one aspect, trying to do too many things at once is easier than picking just one to the exclusion of the others. It's easier because it alleviates the need to do the hard work of prioritization. -
Seeking Validation
11 June 2020
Validation feels great. But just because you feel validated doesn’t mean you’re on the right path. -
Show Me a Plan
05 June 2020
I don’t care nearly as much about whether we’re there yet—wherever there may be—as I do about whether we’re moving forward. -
Not a Waste
01 June 2020
Just because it ends up in the wastebasket, doesn’t mean it was all a waste. -
Discipline's Relationship To Freedom
27 May 2020
Discipline and freedom may appear to be opposites. But in reality, discipline does not restrict freedom. It's actually a means of increasing it. -
Attention & Devotion
20 May 2020
You'll never grow in your love or appreciation for someone if you never notice them. You won't deepen your enthusiasm for something if you never give it any thought. -
Time to Upgrade?
14 May 2020
Sometimes what worked well not that long ago is insufficient for the needs of today. -
Rights & Responsibilities
09 May 2020
Whenever you hear a discussion involving rights, do you also hear a corresponding discussion about responsibilities? -
Why Not Now?
05 May 2020
You know it needs to be done. You know you'd like to at some point. Well, why not today? Why not now? -
A Different Kind of Success
27 April 2020
Your definition of success will impact your perspective on life. -
Before Changing Direction
22 April 2020
A few questions to consider before making a drastic change in direction. -
More Isn't The Answer
15 April 2020
How many times have you thought that if you were only rich or famous, or had done all the things you had hoped to do, then you'd be happy? -
Indirect Impact
08 April 2020
Sometimes our choices and actions impact others in ways we never know. -
Sure You Want to Pull That?
01 April 2020
In the midst of difficulty, you may sometimes wish for time to move faster. But are you sure that's really what you want? -
The Value of Some Escapist Literature
27 March 2020
Fairy tales and other fantasy stories are sometimes described as 'escapist' literature by their critics--a term often laden with negative connotations. But should it be? -
What's the One Thing?
23 March 2020
In his book, The ONE Thing, Gary Keller recommends using one simple question to help clarify your focus. -
How Much Land Does a Man Need?
18 March 2020
Pahom wasn't itching with outlandish desires. He just wanted a little land so he could be self-sufficient. And then just a little bit more. -
Just A Little Poison Every Day
09 March 2020
His father had been killed by poisoning, and Mithradates was determined the same fate would not befall him. -
The Impact of Long-Term Commitment
06 March 2020
The timeframe of your commitment will affect your behavior. -
The Business of Our Lives
26 February 2020
When it comes to our lives, what exactly is our 'business'? That is, what ought to concern us? -
Choosing to Prepare
21 February 2020
The best time to prepare for an opportunity is before it crosses your path. But what if you're unsure whether it ever will? -
Flies, Honey, & Transitory Joy
14 February 2020
What appears sweet now may not be very sweet in the end. -
Gradual Buildup
10 February 2020
The actions of today may not seem like a big deal in themselves. But little by little they can become a big deal if given enough time. -
The Opportunities of Constraints
06 February 2020
Having more options may sound nice. But sometimes we'd benefit more from a few constraints. -
From Resolutions to Habits
28 January 2020
It’s your daily habits that affect not only where you go, but also who you become along the way. -
I Can’t or I Won’t
21 January 2020
There’s a difference between saying “I can’t” and “I won’t”—between being un-able to do something and being un-willing to do it. -
Juggling Rubber or Juggling Glass
17 January 2020
Some things you can afford to let fall. And some things you can't. -
WebAssembly: The Fourth Language of the Browser link
14 January 2020
WebAssembly, now an official web standard, is not only fast, but is also extending the number of languages and tools developers can use to build for the web. -
The Fisherman, His Wife, and Contentment
07 January 2020
It's hard to be content if you only focus on what you don't have. -
The Chains of Habit
31 December 2019
Little by little, habits become stronger and stronger. What starts as something barely perceptible can one day grow into something almost unbreakable. -
If Ever a Myth Had Become Fact
24 December 2019
In reflecting on his conversion, C.S. Lewis writes of the one time he believed myth became fact. -
When Everything Seems to Go Wrong
21 December 2019
How do you respond when everything seems to go wrong all at once? -
Today's Masterpiece
14 December 2019
Just because it doesn't look like a masterpiece yet, doesn't mean you can't make one of what's still in front of you. -
A Place (and Time) for Everything
10 December 2019
The old saying, A place for everything and everything in its place, is applicable to more than just the physical stuff lying around. -
Thankful For and Thankful To
02 December 2019
When we're giving thanks, do we go beyond identifying what we’re thankful for, and also identify who we’re thankful to? -
The Gift of Being Asked
23 November 2019
If someone asks me for my advice, and I’m able to help them out, I’m usually grateful for the opportunity. But how often do I extend this same opportunity the other way? -
Passing On Lessons for Tomorrow
16 November 2019
Future generations will have a wealth of information literally at their fingertips. But having information and flourishing as a human are not the same. -
When Going Back Is the Quickest Way On
12 November 2019
Progress is not always about moving ahead. Sometimes it also requires going back. -
How Big Is Your Story?
08 November 2019
While it’s quite natural to think about our lives in terms of stories, it's also important to consider the scope of these narratives. -
A Tool For Making the Most of Your Reading
02 November 2019
I’ve noticed that one simple tool can make a big difference in my reading. It’s common, it’s cheap, and it does a superb job in helping me gain a better understanding of what I'm looking at.