by John Macdonald | Jan 17, 2024 | The250
“Trust is earned, not given.” What if, instead, we all started with, “Trust is freely given.” Yes, sometimes you’ll get taken. But also… More comfort with risk. More support in failures. More possibilities. More empathy. More... by John Macdonald | Jan 16, 2024 | The250
My sump pump has been torturing me for the last three days. It’s been running a cycle of 10 seconds on and 11 seconds off since the middle of the storm that dumped three inches of rain. First, the clunk of the float valve, followed by the relentless hum of the... by John Macdonald | Jan 15, 2024 | The250
My feet hit the ground.My knees springy and strong.The hard and smooth road.Fields, barns, and grass bursting with optimism. My feet hit the ground.My knees resilient yet questioning.The rough and ready road.Fields, barns, and grass jaded with experience. My feet hit... by John Macdonald | Jan 14, 2024 | The250
Scientists think that an itchy feeling is a mechanism to protect us from harmful external physical elements like parasites and chemicals. The irritating feeling reflexively prompts us to scratch it, which may help to remove the irritant, providing some protection.... by John Macdonald | Jan 13, 2024 | The250
“Never quit” is a dumb mantra. It embodies everything that’s wrong with hustle culture, toxic positivity, and faux leadership (and parenting) through motivational posters. By the way, manipulators use the “never quit” mantra to keep...