by John Macdonald | Mar 15, 2024 | AI, The250
Does he make something that he likes, or does he make something that will sell? These, of course, are not mutually exclusive. He can create something that he likes and sells. On one axis, this is what separates professional artists from amateur artists. But not... by John Macdonald | Mar 14, 2024 | The250
Nature certainly has an order. The circle of life. The laws of physics and chemistry. Evolution. Our understanding of this order changes over time, but we recognize that order exists objectively, and that it has been designed in from the beginning. Humans also have an... by John Macdonald | Mar 13, 2024 | The250
Excitement. Apprehension. Nervousness. Optimism. Dread. New adventures bring out all the feelings, whether you signed up voluntarily or someone else forced it on you. The question isn’t whether you feel them. The question is what you do with them. Like... by John Macdonald | Mar 12, 2024 | The250
Mediocre. Average. Meh. Nobody wants that label. It doesn’t matter if it’s applied to you at work, the dinner you just made, or your skills as a spouse. I feel like I’ve spent much of my life trying to outrun mediocre. Extraordinary. Outstanding.... by John Macdonald | Mar 11, 2024 | The250
What energizes you? I’m energized by making stuff, learning new stuff, and starting new physical or mental adventures. But energy is fickle because sometimes it leaves you. This is one of my big problems. I have a ton of energy to start something, but then the... by John Macdonald | Mar 10, 2024 | The250
As a parent, have you heard about or been a part of a story like this: “My 12-year old (7th grade) sends me a frantic text message because she forgot her notebook and homework assignment at home. The teacher said she’ll get a zero on the assignment if she...