I went to the dentist.He told me I'm grinding my teeth so hard at night I'm actually wearing down my fillings.He told me this is typically a symptom of stress, before recommending I wear a mouth guard at night.As a health care professional, shouldn't he at least have entertained the...

Recently, I was talking to a friend of my mine who works as a professional political blogger - about his ideal long-term career goals.I was surprised he didn't mention any sort of political office - even as a pie-in-the-sky fantasy job. So, I asked him why?He replied, "Dude, those jobs...

The easiest way to make decisions you'll never regret - is to simply decide not to regret the foolish things you've already done and will continue to do.Of course, that level of self-deceit can be difficult.You better decide to not regret that, too.

I recently attended my friend's student design gallery, and was floored by the talent of these 20-year olds.To the point of fear, in fact. That if this was the future, I'm falling behind.But, then I started talking to them about their work.One student had designed a 12x3 flipbook-style calendar. The imagery...

1) Hire less people.2) Hire only great people.3) Give the people you hire highly strategic roles.4) Outsource the busy work.Way better output. Way less $ to get there.

I recently had a friend visit, and offered him something to drink. He asked for a soda.Embarrassed, I told him we didn't have any. We don't carry soda in our refrigerator, because we don't drink it.But, my diabetic grandparents kept Coke in theirs. Why? For me.I'm still learning.

Do You Have the Same Diet as a Poor Person?Soda? Burgers?  Fries?  Pizza? Ice Cream? Cookies? Chips?You live in a better house. You drive a better car. You wear nicer clothes.And yet, you eat like a poor person?

Final update on my For one week, I will not volunteer my opinion on ANYTHING unless I am EXPLICITLY asked for it." challenge.VICTORIES:"I believe in democracy and free speech and all that, but..."Before I had even heard the rest, I had made up my mind to remain silent.An argument arose concerning whether it...

Update on my For one week, I will not volunteer my opinion on ANYTHING unless I am EXPLICITLY asked for it." challenge.VICTORIES:I was caught in a roundtable discussion about the best methods for introducing (forcing exposure upon) your kids to different activities (piano lessons, tee-ball, dance class).This was easy to stay out of,...

Update on my For one week, I will not volunteer my opinion on ANYTHING unless I am EXPLICITLY asked for it." challenge.VICTORIES:This was said in my presence."I don't just think the drunk driver should be held responsible. I think EVERYONE in the car should be held responsible."And I didn't say a thing.FAILURES:I'm...