Category: CATS

Are Cats Cheaper by the Dozen?

My cat is alone all day. She must be bored. Maybe she needs a friend. Tell that to your wife, she might give you a smile — YNOT!   Getting a second cat sounds simple. You may think: Sometimes that is exactly the right decision. But sometimes adding another cat creates stress, territorial conflict, litter-box problems, food competition, hiding, aggression, and a cat who is actually less happy than she was before. The difference usually isn’t whether you have one cat or two. The difference is how you choose the second cat, how you prepare your home, and how … Continue readingAre Cats Cheaper by the Dozen?

Does your cat actually love you back?

Cats have a reputation for being independent, mysterious, and sometimes completely indifferent to the humans who feed them. But does your cat actually love you? The answer is probably yes—although cats do not always express affection in ways humans immediately recognize. The problem is that many of the things people do to show affection—tight hugs, constant touching, picking a cat up, staring into its eyes, or forcing it to sit nearby—may mean very little to the cat. Some of these behaviors can even make a cat uncomfortable and quietly weaken its trust. Cats communicate through body language, scent, routine, … Continue readingDoes your cat actually love you back?

Happy INDOOR Cats

If your cat lives indoors, you’re already helping protect them from traffic, predators, disease, and countless other dangers. But safety alone isn’t enough. Cats are intelligent, curious hunters by nature, and even the most loving home can become boring if it doesn’t stimulate their minds and instincts. The good news is that you don’t need expensive gadgets or a complete home makeover. A few simple changes—many of them free—can transform your home into a more exciting, enriching environment and lead to a happier, healthier, and more active feline companion. Here are eight small improvements that can make a surprisingly … Continue readingHappy INDOOR Cats

Control the High Ground: What Cats Know That Most CEOs Don’t

One thing you learn from cats is this: control the high ground. See first, decide first, and move before you are forced to move. Survival isn’t about size—it’s about awareness. — YNOT The older I get, the more I realize that cats understand something many business owners never do. They understand the value of the high ground. A cat doesn’t climb to the top of a shelf because it’s lazy or because it wants attention. It climbs because elevation gives it information. It can see threats coming, spot opportunities, identify exits, and react before anyone else. Sun Tzu understood this … Continue readingControl the High Ground: What Cats Know That Most CEOs Don’t

Cats and the Animals from the Fifth Dimension

Perhaps cats don’t spend their lives staring into empty corners because they’re strange. Perhaps they do it because they’re standing guard over a world we were never meant to see. –YNOT! Have you ever noticed how a cat can spend hours chasing something that seems completely meaningless to us? A dust ball drifting across the floor. A crumpled piece of paper. The shadow of a leaf. In my case, I dropped a simple plastic tie wrap on the floor, and my cat spent hours batting it, stalking it, pouncing on it, and staring at it as if it were … Continue readingCats and the Animals from the Fifth Dimension

What did I learn about AI from training cats?

“If man could be crossed with the cat, it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat.” — Mark Twain What did I learn about AI from training cats? Well honestly, I haven’t been able to train them more than “it is time to eat and sleep – so come here.”  They are very difficult to train to your wants because real intelligence—doesn’t like being bossed around. And AI will get there so keep reading on how to read future Cat like AI. Cats are a lot like our biggest movie stars. Self-centered. Independent. Completely convinced they’re doing … Continue readingWhat did I learn about AI from training cats?

Everything I Learned About Women, I Learned From a Cat

Well, not really — but it’s a good title. See, cats and women have mastered the same ancient art: getting what they want without ever asking for it directly. They’ve got subtlety down to a science — or maybe it’s an instinct. Either way, they’ve been running the show since before we figured out how to work the remote. They want attention — but not too much. If you come on strong, they scatter. If you play it cool, they saunter back like it was their idea all along. It’s not manipulation; it’s just… nature. You wouldn’t blame gravity … Continue readingEverything I Learned About Women, I Learned From a Cat

My Cat as a Sensei (先生)

The first steps in the morning are always the hardest. That moment when you have to roll out of bed and actually start the day. But I don’t get to debate it much—because I have a little white cat who has already decided it’s time. At 5:30 sharp, she meows and meows. If I try to ignore her, she climbs close and meows right in my ear until I give in. I get up, feed her, and let her out to the back patio room. She knows what has to be done. She has a plan. And if I … Continue readingMy Cat as a Sensei (先生)

The Dead Cat Bounce: The Market’s Cruel Mirage

“Even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from high enough.” — Wall Street proverb (and possibly a cat-hating cynic) 🐾 What Is a Dead Cat Bounce? A Dead Cat Bounce is a temporary recovery in asset prices after a sharp decline, often mistaken for a true reversal. Think of it like this: the market falls off a cliff, hits the pavement, and then—splat—it jolts back upward. But that bounce? It’s not life. It’s momentum. In financial terms, it’s a short-lived recovery in a bear market, usually followed by continued decline. It seduces hopeful investors into thinking the … Continue readingThe Dead Cat Bounce: The Market’s Cruel Mirage

Day. 12 – The Perils of Comfort and the Wisdom of the Streets

”Comfort is the Enemy of Greatness” This Is a powerful statement that speaks to the idea that true success, growth, and excellence come from stepping outside of our comfort zones. When we settle into comfort, we often stop pushing ourselves, stop learning, and stop striving for more. Greatness requires challenges, discomfort, and sometimes even failure. It demands resilience, persistence, and the willingness to take risks. Whether in business, personal growth, or creative endeavors, those who achieve greatness are often the ones who embrace discomfort, adapt to challenges, and push beyond their perceived limits. As I sit here writing this, … Continue readingDay. 12 – The Perils of Comfort and the Wisdom of the Streets

The Cat is Out of the Bag

Well  friends, ain’t it a curious thing how some of the oddest turns of phrase have wandered through the ages and parked themselves in our everyday chatter? Words and sayings, born from peculiar little moments of history, now roll off our tongues as natural as breathing, their curious origins long forgotten. Let me take you on a short stroll down the crooked lanes of time, where we’ll meet some familiar phrases and tip our hats to the strange tales that birthed them. The Tales of Old Phrases Take, for instance, that sly old saying, “the cat’s out of the … Continue readingThe Cat is Out of the Bag