I’ll start off with something rather insignificant…we were watching HGTV, the show First Time Home Buyer or something like that, and this lady was so picky; she had to have 22 cabinets, 3 patios or decks, and an ice dispenser on the outside of the fridge. Now, I get it, we all … [Read more...]
The Layers of Life
There are so many layers and levels to life yet most of us can’t get past the first or second layer. And what’s in those first couple of layers? Well, it’s my belief that the first couple layers are those that are filled with selfish materialism. Think about it, most of us when … [Read more...]
A Life Without Change…Booooring!
I’ve talked a lot about change lately…of all types. I have wanted to make some changes in my life in the hopes of pushing my comfort levels in different areas of life. Well, I’ve definitely made some massive changes over the past six months which have tested my own personal … [Read more...]
Life By The Numbers
What is life? Is life only happening when things are going “good” (whatever your definition of good is)? Or is life 24/7 all the time? My assumption is that life is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week…each and every second of each and every day! You can Google what the average life … [Read more...]
Let’s Simple It Down A Bit Folks
I have been told several times lately that I over simplify things…WTF? Is that a bad thing? One thing I love about this is that they are saying I over simplify, not that I am wrong. The second thing is that it could potentially mean that the people telling me I am over … [Read more...]
3 Things You Can Do Today To Be Happier
Most people seem to think happiness is elusive and we know this by the words that come out of their mouths. Often times you’ll hear people say things like, “Why me?” or “Why can’t I just catch a break?” or “I feel like I am barely keeping my head above water”…I’ve said all these … [Read more...]
Capitalism & Accountability
I’m a huge fan of capitalism, I think it’s more than fair that we live in a system in which you can win or lose based on your ability to innovate and create a customer base. If you are unable to do these things than you need to get a job working for someone else versus attempting … [Read more...]
Shut Up and Create
"I must create a system or be enslaved by another man’s; I will not reason and compare: my business is to create." – William Blake I use to be very intrigued by the first part of the above quote…”I must create a system or be enslaved by another man’s”. It always struck me as … [Read more...]
Preventing Happiness
Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever tell yourself you can’t do something due to work, money, or family obligations? Does the car you own define who you are to others? If you sleep on a mattress on the floor are you a lesser person? If you haven’t purchased a new pair of jeans in … [Read more...]
Don’t Just Change, Change Drastically
Change, whether forced upon us or chosen, is necessary more often than not. The times we currently live in are both troublesome and magical from my eyes. We live in a time of economic and housing troubles, as well as an educational system that is in shambles…and to top all of … [Read more...]