http://zenhabits.net/improve/ Very thought provoking post by Leo over on ZenHabits - He talks about the urge for self-improvement and how that can quickly run our lives. He questions the need to improve and wonders if it is actually a statement of our inadequacy. I won't go into the article too much here, except to say… Continue reading Perfect
Christmas Shopping
We did our annual Christmas Shopping for our immediate family this last weekend. Kids buy presents for the rest of the family, strict $5 per person limit. Actually, $5 per person total spent is the goal, not just a limit. It is not allowed to buy a pack of gum and keep the change... (It's… Continue reading Christmas Shopping
Netflix – turn the lights out already?
Interesting read on The Motley Fool about Netflix today. It talks about another pending blow to Netflix and its future growth - bandwidth throttling concerns. Seems like most American's get their internet from the local cable company. These cable companies are rapidly transitioning to primarily useful for delivering the internet and less so for the… Continue reading Netflix – turn the lights out already?
Proud to be her Dad
My daughter turned 12 yesterday. A big day for her, of course. I'm very proud of the young woman she is growing into. Every day, I love hanging out with her even more. But her choice for a Birthday party/activity and the pure joy that she has shown in the weeks, days, and hours leading… Continue reading Proud to be her Dad
Think for yourself
Great article here by Chris Brogan about thinking for yourself. It's hard. It's also worth it. And, for those keeping score, I did think that for myself. Harv Eker has a saying that is something like - "I can only tell you about things that I have experienced myself" and my favorite "Don't Believe a… Continue reading Think for yourself