Fork in the Road
A simple helpful message that has stuck with me for life is, whenever you come to a fork in the road, choose the option that will open the most doors.
January 2026
Look at Me
I’m sure you can recall a time when you’ve seen a child say “look at me mommy” or “look at me daddy, I can do it.” I’ve noticed, when I look around, though people may not say it out loud, they communicate through their actions, “look at me.” People are begging for attention and to
Impress Yourself
So often you see people looking externally for validation. They want to impress others and they are looking for praise from others. That’s a recipe for disaster and unhappiness. You will never please all of the people all of the time. The better approach is to aim to please yourself. Impress yourself. Others will see
Fake Smiles
A smile is not always what it appears to be. Most people’s smiles are real. But, I’ve noticed sometimes, even if a person is smiling on the outside, there is still something empty and wrong on the inside. That message comes through but it’s unspoken. It’s communicated via energy. If a person is really smiling,
Oil and Water
Just like oil and water don’t mix, some people don’t mix. Some people could be perfectly fine by themselves or with their family, friends, and people with similar interests and values as theirs. They could live peacefully and productively, just as oil and water each can be mixed with similar ingredients as themselves. But, mixing oil and water
Imagination
Do you remember when you were a kid and how powerful your imagination was? I do. I remember when I could turn any situation into whatever I wanted. When I was bored in class, I would zone out and turn my pencils into cars and buses. My papers could be turned into buildings, streets, or
Nostalgia
I was watching and listening to a music artist that I’ve loved since I was a kid. They are still touring. With mixed emotions I experience nostalgia. It’s sad to see that they are older and not at the same level they once were. We’re all getting older. On the other hand, every now and
Blessings in Disguise
So many times blessings can come in disguise. I once had a demotion that came with a raise in salary. On paper I was in a lower position, but I was paid more, had working hours more in line with what I wanted, and was given a work location that was perfect. I recall hearing similar disguised blessings
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ObservationsMarinate
Towards the beginning of any year, any time period, any mission, or any journey, it’s a good time to reflect … I call it “marinate.” You can think about your life, your past, and everything that’s brought you up to that point. Then, after you’ve marinated, you’ll realize that the past is done, there is
Uncommon Sense
As Charlie Munger once mentioned, “common sense” is not so common anymore. Everyone doesn’t have it. I would add, especially with the heavy use of and dependency on technology, AI, and algorithms. So, now if someone says “that person has common sense” what they are really saying is “that person has uncommon sense.”