Stand Up
This isn’t a “sit in” we are making a point. Stand up… For what you believe. For what you choose to defend. For what you can support. For what your kids are in to (today). And yes, even… For what Read More …
Tag: truth
Pretty Effective
There are a lot of things that are pretty effective. As you go further down the line however, it gets looser and more nebulous. News. Official statements. Social Media. Word of Mouth. He said-she said. Rumors. What should you trust? Read More …
Sort of Unrealistic
Ever hear a story, and you just think wow, that is sort of unrealistic…yet, you believe other completely fictional things. We are of the “I read it on the internet” age. We take for granted the things shared with us, Read More …
Set Your Priorities
You can’t please everyone, especially when you set your priorities and what is important to you. You must. Be true to you. Be fair to yourself. Be kind to your heart. Be firm in your convictions. But also. Be open Read More …
Tell Me What You Think
If you say to someone “tell me what you think“… be prepared. They may tell you. They may surprise you. They may not know how to say it the way they want it to come across. They may not tell Read More …
Perceptions Vary
Everybody’s perceptions vary…and today reminded of this in so many ways. A short or long wait…Actually taking 5 minutes vs. feeling like 5 hours. Reading what you think (want to think)…Text without nuance vs spoken word. Status of another…based on Read More …
Don’t Take it Personally
Sure, they say don’t take it personally…but: You can’t help it, Even if it is not true, It hurts. Even if it’s part of business – and not actually personal… Because, we are human and it is, Personal. But – Read More …
Just Be Honest
Of course, as children, we were told to just be honest… but I think today, as adults, we need to be reminded that is okay, too. Speak your mind. Share your opinion. Tell them what you think. Don’t mince words. Read More …
What We Read
Frequently, even more so with the onset of smaller and smaller reading, digital devices, what we read is what we expect to read. That doesn’t make it true, even if it makes us happy, satisfied or vindicated. I was told Read More …
It’s My Story
When it’s my story we are telling, there can be any number of focus points. Growing up from childhood. My school years. Sports and clubs. College days. Early career. Marriage. Children. More children. Career changes. Life goals. Caring for parents Read More …