Day 77 – Listen To Your Mom
Every Christmas, as we gather around to read the “Christmas Story” from Luke Chapter 2, my thoughts invariably drift towards Mary, the mother of Jesus. The tale, so deeply etched in our celebrations, compels me to ponder her journey. Mary’s story, from the miraculous conception to the treacherous flight to Egypt and the heart-wrenching experience […]
Day 76 – The Finch
In the still, dew-kissed quiet of my backyard, a persistent protagonist breaks the dawn’s silence each morning. A small yet fiercely vivacious bird, always eager to herald the day. He alights upon his customary perch, a gnarled branch overlooking my hill, and commences his jubilant symphony, scattering the remnants of night. As he trumpets the […]
Day 75 – Just Leave it Alone: The Christmas Brisket
Every year, I embrace a tradition of smoking a ‘Christmas Brisket.’ This ritual, which began several years ago, had its fair share of, let’s say, ‘less than stellar’ outcomes initially. In the third year of my overnight smoke sessions with my trusty Weber Bullet, a student of mine offered a game-changing piece of advice. ‘Just […]
Day 74 – Stretch Your Soul
In the quiet moments of introspection, I often find myself tracing the contours of complacency in my life. It’s a familiar pattern – settling into a groove, riding the wave of the known and the comfortable. But, just as the night whispers secrets to the stars, a gentle nudge within me whispers a truth: stretching […]
Day 73 – Personal ROI
In our fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to get lost in the whirlwind of daily tasks, commitments, and goals. We often find ourselves dedicating hours, days, or even years to activities that, in hindsight, offer little in terms of long-term benefit. It’s as if we’re constantly chasing the wind without pausing to consider the […]
Day 72 – Non-Productive Times
In our unrelenting pursuit of productivity and efficiency, we often forget a crucial truth: not everyone can be at the peak of their productivity all the time. This acknowledgment forms the core of our discussion today. Imagine this: you’re seated before your computer, a block of time dedicated to working on something important. You try […]
Day 71: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
We are a culture that seems obsessed with time travel. Movies, streaming series, novels—all feed into this fascination with going back in time and changing things. As a child, I watched Dr. Who, marveling at how he navigated space and time, meddling with the past. This concept intrigued me, just as the potentially Danish-rooted mantra […]
Day 70 – Processes are Efficient, People Are Effective
Throughout various stages of my life, I’ve often found myself intensely focused on becoming more efficient. My goal was simple: accomplish more, reduce my workload, and save resources like time and money. However, I’ve come to realize that humans aren’t inherently efficient. Sure, we have moments of high efficiency, particularly when we’re deeply engaged and […]
Day 69 – Faith is 180 Days
Amid a significant personal transformation, I have committed to a 365-day challenge filled with rigorous, daily tasks aimed at achieving specific life goals. This commitment is built on a fundamental belief. I will attain the desired results by consistently performing certain actions every day for a year. This belief is more than hope—it’s faith in […]
Day 68 – Building Our Digital Competitors
“Humans were foolish to build their own competitors—but they couldn’t help themselves.” – Erasmus (the thinking machine, not the philosopher) The Unintended Consequences of AI in Human Interaction Yesterday, an intriguing thought about our near future struck me. As people become increasingly adept at using AI tools and creating digital “bots” that represent themselves on […]