Kicking It
My father told me that when I was eventually able to get my own new car, to walk around it and kick it somewhere. "Why would I want to do that?" I asked. "Because then you'll know where the imperfection is and
Surprising Dangers
According to rulesofsport.com, the five most dangerous sports, in order, are: base jumping, swimming, cycling, running, and skydiving. My impression was that numbers 2, 3, and 4 were supposed to be good for you. And numbers 1 and 5 are
Living Room
Think of an empty large auditorium, or playing field, or ballroom. There is nothing but room, and a great deal of potential for all kinds of activities and pursuits. But you immediately begin thinking of your "personal life" and "business life"
Traveler
There have been thunderstorms up and down the Northeast and elsewhere all day, and I'm told something like 5 million people will be traveling tomorrow, July 5, trying to get home. I want to wish all of them Godspeed, and I'm
The School of Life
We're slowly moving toward selection based on ability and competence and not degrees or credentials. I'm not suggesting that a doctor doesn't need a medical degree or a lawyer doesn't need to pass the bar exam. I am suggesting that
The Red Family
You know the story about "wearing the other person's shoes? Supposedly, that enables you to understand their position (or maybe their feet). There's a corollary that says if you've insulted or wronged someone, put on their shoes the next morning
Guesswork
We look to the past through recollection; at the present through perception; and to the future with imagination. We tend to change the first, differ about the second, and guess at the third. So please don't tell me you're "certain" and
Steering
Chances are you ride a bike (or maybe a motorcycle). Usually, we're talking about rear-wheel power, whether it's motorized or manual labor. We can coast down wills, work harder going uphill, whether a motor or our muscles. But it's the front
A House Return
For years we rented a house on the Jersey Shore on the beach. My two grandchildren called it "the red roof house." Then, two years ago, the realtor, who was corrupt and unethical, refused to honor our advance reservation. I
Copy That
As I've matured (I think it was last week) I've come to realize that being copied (short of outright plagiarism) and people using my ideas is a testimony to my value. And if you have a strong enough brand, intelligent