by John Macdonald | Jan 6, 2026 | The250
Your willpower won’t be enough. Even if you’re a Navy SEAL, a Tibetan monk, or a Catholic nun. They know that it’s not willpower that keeps them disciplined. It’s their environment. So set yourself up for success by creating the right environment.... by John Macdonald | Jan 5, 2026 | The250
Ah, New Year’s resolutions. It’s that time of the year (again) when we want to make changes. We want to become the person we know we can become in 2026. Or at least, want to become. So we make the resolutions. “Starting next week, I will/will not _____.”... by John Macdonald | Jan 4, 2026 | The250
Here are some fun facts about 2026: It has the same daily calendar as 2015. It has 53 weeks in ISO-8601 numbering. Friday the 13th hits 3 times. We’re now closer to 2050 than 2000 Those born in 2005 are turning 21 this year. 2026 is MMXXVI in Roman numerals and... by John Macdonald | Jan 3, 2026 | AI, The250
A million ways to Sunday is the hyperbolic version of the original idiom, which was “six ways to Sunday.” That checks out, because today’s culture hyperbolizes just about everything. The original (with “six”) appears in the English language in the 1800’s and... by John Macdonald | Jan 2, 2026 | AI, The250
I made something for you (and me) to help get what you want out of AI. Take a look here. You can use this guide like a playbook. I hope you find it useful. If you do, please share it with someone else. Also, I’d love feedback. You can tell me what... by John Macdonald | Jan 1, 2026 | The250
I wish you the very happiest of New Years and hope that your 2026 finds you being, becoming, and generally leaning into your humanity. Oh, I created an About The250 page. Have a wonderful 2026. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook...