Something didn’t seem right — I tried to make a lateral move in my day job a while back. I didn’t get the job, which was odd because I was qualified to do it. I had the experience. I was doing the same work but at a higher level too. But they told me my…

Not all underdogs come out on top — I used to pride myself at being an underdog. I used to described myself as scrappy, down-to-earth, crafty. I used to see myself as a ‘have-not’ and wore it like a badge of honor. Underdog, scrappy, crafty, have-not; what a way to think of yourself. …

If Medium keeps changing, we should to, here’s what I’m doing — Did you know people are still making a killing on Medium? I do. We are reading about it all the time, but for those of us who have been around for a while, we might still feel a bit disillusioned. Heck, I was looking at my stats on Medium since…

Use Chat GPT to provide you with excellent ideas for writing all year long — Finding new and exciting writing subjects regularly is one of the hardest things about being a writer. The good news is that Chat GPT, a language model powered by AI, can assist you in overcoming this obstacle by allowing you to express your creativity and giving you a year’s worth…

Here's what I mean… — "You're fired." Do you remember that ridiculous TV show that was on from 2004 to 2017 called The Apprentice? Yep, you know, the one with former President Trump where he would bring people in to judge their business skills. And at the end of the episode, if you didn't do…

7 Proven Strategies for Personal Growth — Man was designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness. — Zig Ziglar It’s simple to lose sight of our individual development and potential in a world that continually demands our attention. We spend much of our time in the daily grind juggling duties and…

Reclaiming Balance and Mental Well-being in a Hyperconnected World — In an era dominated by smartphones, social media, and constant connectivity, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to find moments of respite and regain a sense of balance. The constant barrage of notifications, information overload, and digital distractions can take a toll on our mental well-being. Enter the art of digital detox…

Building Stronger Connections in a Divided World — One of the most frequently misunderstood words in the English language is empathy. It seems that many of us believe that it is about feeling empathy or sympathy for others. But empathy goes far beyond that. Empathy is the ability to put oneself in another person’s situation, experience life from…

I’m not sure if anyone else is thinking about this, but I am — Who is my neighbor? I could tell you anyone who could be considered my neighbor from here until Sunday. But, we often think of the neighbors like the guy next door, the lady checking us out at the grocery store, or the homeless on the street. But, I started thinking…