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... by John Macdonald | Feb 6, 2024 | The250
I was youngI was a hockey player.I was a drummer.I was a triathlete.I was a coach.I was a father of small children.I was a college student.I was a hardcore engineer. I am middle-aged.I am a runner and cyclist.I am a husband.I am a father of adult children.I am a... by John Macdonald | Feb 5, 2024 | The250
We usually use the phrase “end of an era” to signify a sad or at least nostalgic end. We may feel a sense of loss or disappointment, are trying to cope with an unwanted or unfamiliar transition, or are reflecting on the passage of time itself. We... by John Macdonald | Feb 4, 2024 | AI, The250
For space, it was the 1960’s.In physics, it was the 1920’s.For the internet, it was the 1990’s. These were the decades of exciting times. New discoveries. New use cases. Leaps forward. Lots of money made. Sometimes, you need hindsight to know you...