The Price of Convenience

Our youngest son recently registered his summer landscaping business as a Limited Liability Corporation. The process is simple and, dare I say, convenient — a couple of clicks, electronically pay a fee of $125 with your credit card, done.  It took us about...

The Bulletproof Professional

Skilled plumbers don’t consider handy homeowners with a workshop full of tools a threat.Skilled baristas don’t consider home espresso machines a threat.Skilled software developers don’t consider offshoring a threat.Skilled surgeons don’t...

Blessed are the Merciful

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”Matthew 5:7 When you have the upper hand, you have a choice. You can show mercy or not. If you choose not to, you may be “right,” and no one may blame you. The law may be on your side....

The Friction of Change

I received a compelling advertisement for a new internet service provider, which almost worked. But alas, it failed in step 2 because the friction was too much to overcome.  I don’t need a new ISP, nor was I actively looking for one. But the advertisement...

Your Outrage Budget

I suspect some people are exhausted. The World provides almost infinite channels to source and vent your outrage. You can consume and generate outrage from the moment you open your eyes till the moment you close them again.  Like your checking account, your...

The Gift of Being Wrong

A popular mantra in the personal development world is “Fail Forward.” Basically, it means to experiment your way to success. With a proper mindset, one can use failure as a tool, like any other tool, and learning how to use it will help you be successful.  “Ok, I...

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