Nonprofit. Not-for-profit. Charities. Charitable Organizations. Man, are these the worst names for a sector. The idea that a collective group would get together and say, “You know what? When we think of a name, we really should define ourselves in the negative. I mean, it would make us stand out, wouldn’t you think?” Think about …
Monthly Archive: January 2013
Jan 30
4 1/2 Things to Focus On When Listening to “Experts” Spout Off
Everyone has their secrets to success. From colleagues and friends of mine alike, some of us even have a profession where we espouse words of wisdom on little tips n’ tricks on parts of life ranging from “Finding What You Love to Work At” to “Take the Terror Out Of Talk” (PSA #1: I am …
Jan 29
Coming Out…to Earl.
This is one of the most difficult posts I have ever tried to write, let alone collect my thoughts on. I have for some time now tried to conceal these thoughts. Tried to make the shear madness of it possibly float away like a balloon along a summer night dusking sky. But I cannot fail …
Jan 23
Stay Focused And…Oh look! A Penny!
Why is it so hard to get focused for us sometimes? Whether it’s a big project at work, cleaning the bathroom, or just sitting down and writing a blog post, the time that we need to say “OK, let’s focus in” is usually immediately followed by a whole bunch of wasted minutes, distractions, and procrastination. …