by John Macdonald | Nov 18, 2020 | Business, Mindset
And More Importantly Taught Me About Myself That’s right. At 50 years old, by learning more about marketing, I learned quite a bit about myself, and in some ways, I’m not at all who I thought I was. I’m an engineer and software developer. I’m a...
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 10, 2020 | Mindset, Personal Investment
Dear Younger Me, You weren’t a good listener. Oh sure, on the surface you were. You developed skills as an active listener and you learned the finer points of conversation etiquette. But all in the context of getting what you want, making your viewpoint known,...
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 | 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....