Every Generation Discovers Coca-Cola. Every generation believes it has discovered something brand new. The young discover Coca-Cola as if the secret formula was whispered to them personally by the gods. They discover alcohol, drugs, socialism, communism, libertarianism, rebellion, tattoos, and every other old temptation … Continue readingEvery Generation Discovers Coca-Cola
When I was a kid, I loved Hogan’s Heroes. My dad hated it. Back then, I did not understand why. To me, it was just a bunch of goofy men in uniforms, silly jokes, and one more television show built to make people laugh. … Continue readingHave You Learned to Laugh—and, Most Important, to Laugh at Yourself?
“Common sense isn’t political; it’s just the difference between going home and being carried out.”– YNOT! Let’s talk for a minute about Alex Pretti’s death, because there are so many moving parts here that we may never know the complete truth—and pretending otherwise is just … Continue readingHow Many Warnings Does Common Sense Need Before It Starts Yelling?
Life is nothing but transitions.From baby to child, child to teenager, teenager to adult—and then several versions of yourself after that. You don’t notice them at first. One day you’re small, then you’re not. One day you’re being guided, then you’re expected to know the … Continue readingLife is made of transitions.
Carpe Diem chases the moment. Amor Fati accepts the moment—especially the ones you didn’t order. — YNOT! Most people treat life like a bad customer service line. They wait on hold, complain loudly, and demand a manager for things that cannot be returned. Amor … Continue readingAMOR FATI is Latin for “Love your fate.” Not tolerate it. Not endure it. Love it.
Mental bandwidth is the most expensive thing you own — and the easiest to waste.– YNOT! Most people think burnout comes from failure. It doesn’t. It comes from success done wrong. The habits that save you early in life can quietly suffocate you later. Saying … Continue readingSuccess Done Wrong: When Optimization Becomes the Problem