by John Macdonald | Feb 11, 2024 | AI, The250
My wife and I spent a long weekend in Austin last fall to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We stayed in an Airbnb in a sleepy little neighborhood a couple blocks east of the famous Franklins BBQ. We’d walk back from the downtown area each night (not... by John Macdonald | Feb 10, 2024 | The250
I hate cars. OK, let me qualify that. I love life with a car — the freedom, flexibility, and utility that a car provides for me. I certainly wouldn’t want to have no car. At least not where I currently live. Also, the engineer in me really... by John Macdonald | Feb 9, 2024 | The250
So much of modern life is about managing acquisition. Partner, friends, job, wealth, kids, pets, food, clothing, vehicles, house, trinkets. Look around. What is the opposite of acquisition? Disposal? Loss? Whether it’s intentional or unintentional, it seems to... by John Macdonald | Feb 8, 2024 | The250
What if, instead of telling people they are weak, we allow them to be strong?What if, instead of telling people they need help, we allow them to help themselves?What if, instead of telling people to blame, we allow them to take responsibility?What if, instead of... by John Macdonald | Feb 7, 2024 | The250
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” – Matthew 5:13 Add value. Live amongst those that add...