by John Macdonald | Mar 28, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
It happens to all of us. Somewhere, sometime, you’ve been beaten up. Maybe at work. Maybe at home. Maybe in some other situation. You didn’t like it. You won’t like it when it happens next time. You have a few options when it happens. One, you can bitch and moan about... by John Macdonald | Mar 26, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I usually use the grocery store that’s three miles from my house. It’s easy, clean, and covers 95% of what I want and need on a daily basis. No complaints. However, if I want or need that last 5%, it’s a 45-minute drive. Do I want to? Do I really need to? Is it worth... by John Macdonald | Mar 25, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
Almost changed. Almost launched. Almost started. Almost finished. Almost won. Almost went. Almost signed up. Almost quit. Almost jumped. Almost spent the money. Sometimes, almost isn’t under our control. Sometimes it is. It’s up to us not to confuse or conflate the... by John Macdonald | Mar 24, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
If they gave you a uniform, it means you’re on the team. Whether you’re the starter or the very last person on the bench. The uniform is identical. You’re on the team. You’ll get in the game. That’s how you make a difference. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens... by John Macdonald | Mar 23, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
I’ve hit my thumb with a hammer at least 15939 times. This tells me a few things about myself. One, maybe I’m not careful enough. Two, maybe I’m not good enough. Three, maybe I’m not a professional. Four, maybe I like pain. Five, maybe I like attention. Six, maybe I’m... by John Macdonald | Mar 22, 2026 | Human, Leadership, The250
You’re standing at the bottom looking up. It’s large. It’s daunting. You can see dense shrubbery, boulders, and crevasses along the path. Actually, what path? You can’t see the top. What lies up there? Will it be better than down here? Will you get hurt trying to get...