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Managing your manager is like loading the dishwasher
What do managers and dishwashers have in common? Follow me now…
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Throwing the ball, losing the ball
My dog Rubee loves to play fetch while we’re on our runs. Actually, she likes to play “half fetch”. Either that, or she has an entirely different definition of what fetch means. My definition of fetch: I throw the ball as hard as I can. You chase after the ball as fast as you can.…
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Find something healthy to worship
In Russ Roberts’ My Twelve Rules for Life (recommended reading in full) rule number two is to find something healthy to worship. I hadn’t thought about it in this way, but we all worship something. Best to choose something worthy.
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Some things are unconditional, even at 5 o’clock
My kids are completely zombified when they watch TV. Times and lengths can vary, but they pretty regularly get some show time around 5pm when we are prepping dinner. This is good for a bit but then turns mega-frustrating when we call them to the table to eat and they don’t respond. There could be…
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Parenting yourself so you can parent your kids
You can’t force your kids to like what you like, or need what you need, but you certainly need to enjoy whatever it is regardless.
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The side of the mountain
It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow.
Writing and drawings by Nick.
