The US Presidential election is over. There are millions of people who are extremely happy. There are millions of people who are extremely discouraged. This country was founded on the right to think and feel differently. That means it’s OK to disagree with each other. “Free speech” in a democracy has always allowed people to […]
Influence
How to Actually Change the World
When my son, Tim was about 10 years old, we went to a sporting goods store and tried on ski goggles. Each one had a different color lens. The clerk suggested that amber-colored lenses gave the best visibility in poor weather conditions, such as fog or haze. When I put them on, the entire store […]
How to Motivate Our Kids
When my kids were born, I vowed never to say these words: “Because I said so.” I knew that parents resorted to those words when they were out of options. But I figured that if I was a good enough parent, I wouldn’t run out of options. That made it even worse the first time […]