1. Look them in the eyes, and don’t rush to lose eye contact. 2. Hand them your phone and ask them to turn it completely off for the day. Tell them, “You’ve got my full attention, and you’re more important than anybody who might call.” 3. Hug them for no reason. Often. 4. Tell them […]
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Boycott Valentine’s Day?
I read the other day that for $10, you can have the Bronx Zoo name a cockroach after your loved one for Valentine’s Day. (The scary thing is that I know about six guys who are reading this, thinking, “Finally – the perfect gift.”) Here are a few other stats about the day: Americans spend […]
The Problem with Comparison
Most things of value take a lot of work. First, we have to decide to do something. Changing our mind takes a lot of work. Then, we have to start. Overcoming inertia takes a lot of work. Then, we’re motivated. We’re starting to see some progress, and it’s exciting. But then it gets hard. And […]