Are you a late bloomer? To clarify, I’m not asking if you hit puberty late or if it took forever to see your last growth spurt. I mean in regards to life. A late bloomer is someone whose talents, personal growth, or achievements aren’t realized—or at least, aren’t apparent—until later than we expect. The 30-year-old … [Read more...]
The Most Dangerous Feeling
She asked me if I was happy. How in the world do you answer that? You might be one of those weirdos who can spout “yes” without a moment’s thought, but me? I keep things complicated here. Sure, the newfound respect I gained in my career nudged me towards a “yes”. The rare lack of drama, sickness, and chaos did too. And … [Read more...]
The Ego-less Servant: How to Provide Irresistible Value with None of the Headache (Going Great #4)
I hate pride. There aren’t many things that bother me in life, but when people delude themselves into thinking they’re better than another human, it takes all the power within me to not snap. I’m not sure why this upsets me as much as it does. Maybe it’s because I’ve stood on the opposite side too many times. Maybe it’s … [Read more...]
Defecation, Greatness, and Humility: A Loser Making Sense of it All
Have you ever been pooped on? And no, I don't mean in the metaphorical sense. I'm talking feces, excrement, the real stuff. Well I have. And as you would imagine, it’s not a pleasant experience. I was walking to my car after a particularly good day at work, when suddenly, I felt a thump against my chest. “No way did … [Read more...]
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