by John Macdonald | Feb 5, 2023 | The250
Becoming famous is simple. All you need to do is get the public to recognize you: to know your name, face, or the work you do. That’s a one-step formula. But let’s face it. You and I are already famous. At least in our own circles. Even if it’s... by John Macdonald | Feb 4, 2023 | The250
What would you do with a 1000-chimp army? If you cared for a large property, maybe you’d put them to work on that — mowing, weeding, trimming, raking, cleaning. If you ran a manufacturing plant with an assembly line, maybe you’d put them to work on... by John Macdonald | Feb 3, 2023 | The250
Yesterday I spent some time cleaning out the paint cabinet. I feel great. Lighter, even. Not only is my workshop (where the paint cabinet lives) much tidier, but I’ve reclaimed a bunch of space. We’ve lived here a long time, so that cabinet had accumulated... by John Macdonald | Feb 2, 2023 | The250
What’s the easiest thing you can do? Follow your beliefs. Do what you believe in. Do what you believe you can do. Do what you believe you can be successful at. Whatever you’re currently doing is something you believe. Whatever you’re not doing?... by John Macdonald | Feb 1, 2023 | The250
A tree lives alone in a field near my house. I run or walk by this tree many times per week. Sometimes, I keep right on moving. Occasionally I stop and take a photo. But I always look at it. I’m always curious about its mood. I’ve seen its mood... by John Macdonald | Jan 31, 2023 | The250
I learned stuff because of where I grew up.I learned stuff because of who I grew up with.I learned stuff from the system in which I grew up. Since then… I learned stuff from my circle.I learned stuff from my experiences in the world.I learned stuff from the back of...