by John Macdonald | Dec 8, 2024 | The250
Someone will win the Powerball (although not each time it’s drawn). Someone will (eventually) hit the progressive jackpot on the slot machines. Someone will win $50k on a scratch-off. But it won’t be me, even if I play. It won’t be you, even if you...
by John Macdonald | Dec 7, 2024 | The250
I’ve been disqualified from many of the professional paths I tried to pursue. Here’s a few: Disqualified from both Air Force and Navy flight school. Disqualified from being an astronaut. Disqualified from an expat assignment in the UK. Disqualified from a...
by John Macdonald | Dec 6, 2024 | The250
Doing hard things is how you win. I know this because motivational posters tell me so. Hustle-jock-SEAL-gym bros yell it at me. Fake-it-till-you-make-it solopreneurs cram my social media feeds with this message. Dig in. Grunt louder. Work longer. Hate the enemy more...
by John Macdonald | Dec 5, 2024 | The250
I’m a Bible guy. Not a thumper, but definitely a follower and believer (some would dispute that). Of course, the Bible isn’t a book. It’s a compilation of several texts written by over 40 authors spanning approximately 1500...
by John Macdonald | Dec 4, 2024 | The250
Sometimes you feel stuck (OK, sometimes I feel stuck). First, that’s OK because if you feel stuck, that might be Resistance. Which means you’re on the right track. The key is movement. Physical and mental. Get up and walk around. Go...
