Tying this all together, let’s go over to the experts… The week of my wedding I went to see the Dalai Lama speak in College Park, Maryland. I wish I could report, in bulletized format, the wisdom that His Holiness imparted. But it was his smile and that little laugh that sticks with me to… Continue reading Ethos
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Logos
Is there one ring to rule them all? Perhaps. We are always on the lookout for the ONE thing. Well, here it is: Optimistic people live longer and happier. That’s it. That’s the tweet. But that got me thinking. Why is optimism such a powerful force? Consider these: • Positive people straight up live longer.… Continue reading Logos
Pathos
How do we define important concepts in our lives? Definitions are important. They give us a shared understanding, a depth of cognizance that transcends mere words. Abraham Lincoln once said “People are about as happy as they decide to be.” Is this true? If you did 100 pushups, would you say it made you tired?… Continue reading Pathos
Don’t Fight the Intro
For years I found every reason to not get started. I fought the intro. Don’t wait to get started on things. Start today. Don’t fight the intro. 350 days ago, I was blessed to finally be disgusted with myself enough to change, precisely as the world was coming apart at the seams. I was overweight,… Continue reading Don’t Fight the Intro
Hello Internet.
Welcome to DontLikeItGetBetter.com, I’ll be your host. The world is crazy right now. We can do something about it. We can be less crazy. Abraham Lincoln once said “people are about as happy as they decide to be.” Is this true? If you did 100 pushups, would you say it made you tired? Or would… Continue reading Hello Internet.
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