That’s right, I said it. Positive thinking is a mistake. If you’ve ever been told to clear your mind, breathe slowly, and visualize your triumph over a challenging situation, then I’m sure you agree with me. Popular strategies like those sound great in our heads, but in reality, they aren’t very useful. Our thought … [Read more...]
To the Person Who Questions Their Abilities
Last week I said the two words only the most challenging problems force out of me: “What now?” Five previous attempts at part-swapping on the valve in front of me ended in failure. I couldn’t consistently get a metal rod in the valve to shift, and none of the usual suspects were causing the issue. Add in the pressure of an … [Read more...]
How to Cure “Can’t Wait” Syndrome and Appreciate Life
Have you ever met someone you loved being around? And no matter how long you've been apart, that same feeling comes back the moment you see each other again? It has to be the glowing smile they can never hold back, or maybe it's their contagious laugh that makes them so fun to be with. But no matter how many people you … [Read more...]
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