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...
by John Macdonald | May 11, 2020 | Action, Activity, Work From Home
There are thousands of articles that give great lists of best practices when working from home, but most of them neglect what has been the critical one for me. In my experience, the most important “best” practice when working from home is to work socially....
by John Macdonald | Apr 15, 2020 | Action, Activity, Work From Home
Mr. Leeser’s fifth grade was the pinnacle of my elementary school career. Specifically because of recess. Fifth-grade was all about kickball. The way I remember it, the kickball game was the most important 30 minutes of the entire fifth-grade day. This was 1979,...
by John Macdonald | Apr 8, 2020 | Action, Activity, Business, Mindset, Work From Home
It’s not about self-discipline. If it was, I’d have no hope. I’m not a Navy Seal nor a Buddhist monk. I’m not disciplined enough. If I’m not on my game, I’m like Dug the dog in the movie Up. There are squirrels all over the place,...
by John Macdonald | Apr 6, 2020 | Action, Activity, Leadership, Mindset
I have never been accused of being an optimist (just ask my family), but right now I’m more optimistic than ever about the future of the global community. The current COVID-19 crisis has given us a first-ever prototype in the history of our species and planet....
