by John Macdonald | Nov 22, 2025 | AI, The250
Apparently, we dread making work decisions the most. Popsci published interesting findings from a psychological study on the life decisions we fear the most. We fear the ones we think are the riskiest. Here’s the top 5: Accept a new job Quit one’s job... by John Macdonald | Nov 21, 2025 | AI, The250
I recently tried to switch mobile phone carriers. The goal — save money on the plan and get new phones for free. Spoiler alert: I really tried, but I didn’t end up switching. The system is set up to keep you where you are. If you’ve tried this, then you... by John Macdonald | Nov 20, 2025 | The250
How much do you jump? Kids jump all the time. But if you’re an adult, especially an older adult, you probably don’t jump much. Jump for what? I might fall. It’s hard. It’s weird. I’m heavy. It’s tiring. I’ll hurt myself. It’s a kids’ thing. Jumping... by John Macdonald | Nov 19, 2025 | The250
Pause. Deep breath. Look in the other direction, or a couple of different directions. Just look. Grab a coffee. Read something. Talk to someone. Take a walk. Don’t worry. Your brain is still percolating. Hustle culture underrates the pause. Share... by John Macdonald | Nov 18, 2025 | The250
Do teeter-totters even exist anymore? Oh, yes, they do. If not on the playground, then certainly in life. Sometimes you’re up, and sometimes you’re down. Be careful when you’re up, when you feel like you’re on top, because once you peak, you’re on...