Author Archives: John

Think through how things will go wrong in advance saves you from pain in the future.

If you don’t know what to do, pause, write, or breathe. Don’t act.

The easiest cure for brain fog is a long walk.

Inspiration is a scarce resource. When it hits you, strike quickly.

Podcasts are better than audiobooks because we listen to connect with people. Listening to a scripted read isn’t as good as a listening to a natural conversation.

I know I should brush my teeth for two minutes, but this can feel like an eternity. Now, I have a toothbrush that buzzes every thirty seconds. It tells me when to switch to another quadrant. With the buzzer, the two minutes fly by.

Manage your time like how you brush your teeth or eat a steak. Cut it up into manageable chunks. If you do that, time won’t be daunting.

“Focus on what you have, and gain what you lack. Focus on what you don’t have, and lose what you have.” – Greg Mckeown

Peace is doing one thing at a time.