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Working in intervals
I’m subscribed to emails from Darius Foroux. He sends out short messages and tips for improving your life, and today’s message struck a chord with me. I’ve tried using the Pomodoro method in the past, I’ve tried “Time boxing“. I’ve seen the benefits, but I can’t seem to stick with it. I always continue working…
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Everyone thinks of changing the world
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy
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Shake hands like a man
Remembering Arthur Lacher
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Why is life so difficult?
– Tim Hausdorff’s words to me in 1994 … because we make it so.
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You can’t please everyone
But it’s all right now, I’ve learned my lesson wellYou see, you can’t please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself “Garden Party” by Ricky Nelson Discuss: Always being pulled in multiple directions People are never satisfied In the end, do what you think is best. Do what makes you happy. It’s a lesson I’ve…
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The value of a smile
While shopping today, I heard a song being played over the store’s PA system. It was one I hadn’t heard in a long time, and I vaguely remembered it. When I later found it on YouTube and listened to it, I paid attention to the lyrics. One line caught my attention: But she`d be a…
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Take vs. Taken
 DCI Ronnie Box: There’s two types of people, Fred. Those who take, and them that get taken. I know which side I’m on. DI Fred Thursday: [emphatically] So do I. https://m.imdb.com/title/tt8700024/quotes/qt4961402
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Acts of kindness
“Rules of Civility“ part 3 0:04:45 An act of generosity…
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Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
– Nir Eyal podcast of similar title – compare this character building, with today’s culture of safe rooms… As I was walking into the supermarket, someone I knew was walking out, I had a fraction of a second to interact with them. Normally I would just greet them with a “Hello” and maybe throw in…