by John Macdonald | Jan 15, 2020 | Action, Activity, Mindset, Personal Investment
Forget about it. If you’re here to unearth the secrets, the magic steps to success, close this window. You won’t find them here. There are no magic steps, and there aren’t any secrets. But that’s why you’re here. Looking for the magic....
by John Macdonald | Jan 7, 2020 | Action, Activity, Mindset
As it turns out, it’s surprisingly simple. Maybe not comfortable, though, which means it’s probably not easy. That’s always the rub, isn’t it? The Promise of Mediocrity In retrospect, I’ve spent most of my life trying not to stand out....
by John Macdonald | Dec 11, 2019 | Action, Activity, Mindset
“I’d rather…” It’s a simple phrase, and a simple thought in the moment. In modern affluent society, adults make approximately 35000 decisions a day. Presumably you make these daily choices according to your preferences. But which...
by John Macdonald | Nov 27, 2019 | Action, Activity, Mindset
I suck at achieving goals. I’ve disappointed myself time and time again. Not for lack of “investing” in myself. I’ve done all the things: read the blogs and books, watched the videos, and listened to the podcasts; taken the seminars, both...
by John Macdonald | Oct 2, 2019 | Action, Activity, Mindset, Personal Investment
Fifty is one of those milestones. Probably past half way. Certainly a reasonable point to reflect. Whether you feel awesome, or mediocre, or terrible, have some fun with the reflection. For some, it would be easy to focus on what you wish was different. The regrets....
by John Macdonald | Sep 25, 2019 | Action, Activity, Mindset, Personal Investment
As I cross the 50-year boundary, my head is full. Full of ideas, full of things I want to do, full of the grocery list, full of regrets, and… Full of stuff I wish I could tell my younger self. Stuff that’s based on how I thought, felt, and viewed the world...
