You can’t always, but sometimes do, get what you want. Be careful what you ask for…and don’t be overly: Egotistical. Demanding. Pouty. Complaining. Whiny. Conniving. You can’t always make people happy, but sometimes, it is the littlest things that make Read More …
You should always* follow directions. Unless* they are translated from another language to English. Then, well, you should just try your best and take a guess at what it says. Start here. Go here. Do this next. Review all of Read More …
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to stay where you are. be an advocate for what you know. be able to lend your experience. be a part of the growth and the change. be a leader, a volunteer, Read More …
Looking back, years later, “that costume you made was not so bad“. Never, ever, would there be words loved less if spoken. Especially, said to a mom, by a post-teen girl. Sigh. Happiness. Also, probably, looking back, on the topic Read More …
The 3rd time is right, if it works for you. In some houses, football – or any other sport – doesn’t get much play. Maybe once a year, during a special end of the season playoff, countdown to the big Read More …
Many thanks to my good friend from college for finally making be understand the nuances of 3rd and 10. Not that I watch football (often), because I rarely do – mostly, I just don’t. It has nothing to do with Read More …
In sales you are not really happy with a maybe, but no is okay. “Maybe” strings you along, hoping for a yes. Countless calls. Even more emails. Lots of texts even. Waiting. Hoping. Yes…maybe but no. That’s my final answer. Read More …
If something (or someone) seems crazy, you might want to investigate further. Are you sure the pizza shop is closed on a Friday night? (well, that is what the online ordering app said…) Are you sure you want to skip Read More …
Just because someone says “I am not sure“, does not mean: they want ideas they need you to explain it to them they would like you to debate it they don’t actually know what they want to do They probably Read More …
No one will listen – or, at least, no one will hear you – if you don’t stand up and speak for what you believe in. You know what you know. You know what you want. You know what you Read More …
