Author Archives: John

The problem with working hard is that you think the world owes you something.

The value of our access to movies and TV is extraordinary. Billionaires may have access to private jets, but for $10 we all watch the same content.

Even billionaires go to the DMV.

A major signpost of happiness is getting to one true friend.

Cults may help you – as long as you leave after the first week.

Don’t celebrate getting something in just under the wire. It sets a bad precedent.

A drowning person will bring down anyone around them. Nice, mean, deserving, innocent, doesn’t matter.

Why would you ever, ever let someone take away your joy?

Real sight is understanding that you’re looking at the pool of water, not your own reflection.

Never talk about feeling old to someone who is older than you. They hate that. In fact, avoid using the term “old” altogether.