Published inPublishous·PinnedMember-only12 Clear Signs You’re in the Presence of a People PersonBrace yourself for a positive experience — You can almost sense it … And it’s hard to walk away. Because that warm, comfortable feeling inside is telling you the person you’re with is someone you’d like to get to know a little better. Whether an informal meeting or planned event, there are a few recognizable signs you’re in the presence of a “people person.” So how can we tell for sure? Because a few of us may have some doubts, even when we meet…Happiness4 min readHappiness4 min read
Published inPublishous·PinnedMember-onlyDetaching from Your Fantasies is the Only Way to Move ForwardFace it, there’s a reason you’re not living the dream — There’s a difference between a dream and a goal. We blow out the candles on a birthday cake and send a desperate wish into the universe. We cross our fingers and close our eyes, hoping for the best. And when our deepest desires don’t come true, we shrug our shoulders and wait for the next opportunity to toss out…Personal Development4 min readPersonal Development4 min read
Published inPublishous·PinnedMember-onlyWhat’s Keeping You from Living Your Best Life Right Now?Your excuses are getting in the way of your dreams — “We have to live life with a sense of urgency so not a minute is wasted.” — Les Brown I’m getting older, and still trying to figure out how to write my story. In fact, I’m starting to believe my future plan is pure fiction. Why such a dreary outlook? I think it’s the result of conditioning. Throughout our lives, we’ve imagined the marvelous…Aging5 min readAging5 min read
Published inPublishous·PinnedMember-onlyAre We Losing Sight of Our Humanity?We’re splitting apart at the seams — Last week I broke one of my favorite vases. I’ve had it for a long time. In fact, the piece was a gift from a close friend. The vase had been hand-made from natural materials, sculpted by a skilled artisan and incorporating a fluted edge design and vibrant color scheme that always caught my eye. Displayed on a bookshelf…Humanity5 min readHumanity5 min read
Published inPublishous·PinnedMember-onlyA Death Bed Request Opened My Eyes to the Harsh Reality of a Wasted LifeWhat will you be thinking about when you approach the end? — Many years ago, I worked for a large corporation. The company manufactured electrical control parts, and my job was to support the salespeople and engineers by reading blueprints, creating a list of components, and pricing out the jobs. The salespeople called on customers, negotiated volume pricing, and managed distributors’ inventory. Our team had several large clients who were loyal…Death5 min readDeath5 min read
Published inReal Life·Aug 16Member-onlyHere’s Why You Can’t Enjoy the Here-and-NowGet a grip on yourself, before the moment slips away — On some days, it feels like dueling banjos are giving a personal concert in my brain. Seems those two opposing forces of “pay attention now” and “think about tomorrow” have a knack for striking up a tune at any given time. And while efforts are made to align the incongruency in some sort of melodic harmony, it’s rare the recital syncs up and plays in the…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published inReal Life·Jul 27Member-onlyYour Problems Won’t Go Away on Their OwnMaybe it’s time to pitch them in the trash — It was time to clean the refrigerator. I’d put it off far too long and, try as I might, I hadn’t been able to locate an outsource service to take over this unpleasant job. I put the excuses aside and decided to block out thirty minutes of precious time I’d never get back. Reluctantly, I approached the fridge and opened the door. I paused, wondering if I should go…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published inReal Life·Jul 13Member-onlyThere’s a Reason You Avoid Tackling the Hard StuffProcrastinating won’t solve your problems — Do you find yourself doing all the easy things first, hoping the hard stuff will go away? When faced with an overwhelming list of to-do items, there are several options to consider when managing your time and efforts. For example, some folks prefer doing all the easy things first, hoping this strategy will provide them with a sense of accomplishment — and the motivation to tackle the…Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read
Published inReal Life·Jun 29Member-onlyHow to Reset the Filters in Your MindSeeing the world more clearly may surprise you — Whenever I read, hear, or see something new or different, I ask myself three questions. Is this how I think? Is this how I want to think? Can I let it in and see what happens? That last question took some time to incorporate into the equation. By nature, we’re all a bit suspicious, with a tendency to dismiss ideas and concepts that stretch or…Awareness3 min readAwareness3 min read
Published inPublishous·Jun 21Member-onlyLetting Others Control Your Life Has Consequences You May RegretWho’s really at the helm? — Seems like most everyone has advice to offer, or a sad story to tell, or a problem to spout off about. And it can be challenging not to get caught up in the drama and issues others are so desperate for us to engage in — and believe. In the past, I was the same way. Like a…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read