One of the many repeated phrases in Ray Dalio’s Principles is “another one of those.” The idea is that every day you come across opportunities to make decisions that are just “another one of those.” In other words, there are situations that are similar to experiences you have encountered in the past and, therefore, you…
Archives for January 2018
Your Story Must Have a Bad Guy
I wrote a short story during Christmas break about a little sheep who follows her shepherd to find Jesus in the manger. It wasn’t very good, but it gave me the chance to try and learn what I need to do to get better as a fiction writer. The biggest thing missing from the story,…
A Simple Approach to Networking Using Email
I don’t feel great about the idea of networking. I want to build relationships and I recognize that doing so will help me advance my mission, but the tactics people suggest just seem so selfish. I don’t want to use people for my own personal gain. I want to build relationships with people on a…
In running and writing, the first few minutes are always the worst.
When you first set out on a run, your legs and body are still a little stiff. It takes me almost a mile before I hit my stride and can run more easily. When first starting out, it feels like the entire experience is going to be miserable. In reality, it’s the first few minutes…
Chalking the Door: The Meaning of 20+C+M+B+YEAR
Why do Catholics have the symbols 20+C+M+B+YEAR written in chalk on or above their doors? The symbols come from a Catholic blessing of the home connected to the Feast of the Epiphany. Here is what they mean: 20+YEAR = The year of the blessing.+ = The CrossC = CasparM = MelchiorB = Balthasar The letters…
