The limits of judgment

The mind is an amazing thing. When used with intention, it is a tool with great strength and great ability. However, when it’s allowed to wander willy nilly, it can create all sorts of havoc, including judgment. It can pass judgment with stunning speed. Even before we...

Ask for what you want, even in this job market

One of my favorite shows on the radio on Saturday mornings in Marketplace Money. They cover money from a lot of different angles. Yesterday I heard a story about looking for a job in today’s job market. Believe it or not, the advice from a recruiter and a professional...

Sweet songs

I love winter. I love being outside in the cold weather. But there is a big difference between cold and really cold! It’s amazing what a difference 10 degrees makes. Lately it’s been about 15 – 25 degrees outside (really cold). But this morning it was a balmy 38...

Poor planning

How often have you had something to do and you keep putting it off because you know you’ll have enough time later. Only to find out that there is a problem with how to get it done and, not that it’s so late, you can’t fix it in time or get any help. Yep, that’s what...

Shake things up!

When was the last time you did something different? Something outside your comfort zone? Or even something even slightly different from you normal routine? It’s easy to get hypnotized by the day to day structures of our lives. Let’s face it, they save time and energy....