by John Macdonald | Nov 15, 2021 | Action, Activity
It’s Not for the Physical Benefits When I was in 4th or 5th grade (late 70’s), our class took a field trip to a local museum. I don’t remember anything about the museum except a diorama featuring native Americans. What I do remember, however, is this...
by John Macdonald | Apr 12, 2021 | Action, Activity, Productivity
A Simple Fix To Take Control of Your Time and Boost Your Productivity “The difference between technology and slavery is that slaves are fully aware that they are not free.” ― Nassim Nicholas Taleb One of my favorite scenes from the movie Up...
by John Macdonald | Nov 25, 2020 | Action, Activity, Personal Investment
And Why Learning Is What You Need It wasn’t until I understood the difference between knowledge and learning that I finally got unstuck. I have loved acquiring knowledge for my entire 50 years. I’ve always been naturally curious; read books; like museums,...
by John Macdonald | Jun 22, 2020 | Action, Activity, Mindset
The Science of Saying Yes and the Art of Saying No You and I have a yes/no problem. Specifically, we’re not saying one of them enough, or to the right thing, or at the right time. This group over here says we’re supposed to say “Yes” more....
by John Macdonald | Jun 8, 2020 | Action, Activity, Business, Mindset
Dear younger me, Stop being a starter and start being a finisher. Although starting is an important step, it will con you into never making an impact. Once you become a finisher, then you can become someone who finishes well. And that’s how you will ultimately...
by John Macdonald | May 20, 2020 | Action, Activity, Wellness
I honestly don’t know who to believe. There are experts, so-called experts, and loud-mouthed non-experts on both sides of this issue (as with most issues). Here’s one thing I know, though: Wearing a mask in public spaces is no longer just about individual...
