“I just want to be happy.” It’s a phrase I hear tossed around a lot these days. But do the people using it understand what they are asking for? What is more important: to be happy or content? What does it mean to be happy versus content? Happiness is…
Have you ever had a morning when you didn’t want to get out of bed? Not because you were sick—no, because it was so cozy and comfortable that you wanted to stay in that comfort for as long as possible? That’s how my day started. I did…
What does it take to figure out your purpose in life? I have been asking myself that a lot over the past few months. Resurrecting my writing has been one thing I have been trying; however, I’m not sure it stops there. Figuring out one’s purpose is not…
When I got laid off back in June of 2025, I knew I was burnt out, but I didn’t realize how much until recently. Between my 15 years at Xerox and my 11 years at Constellation Brands, my entire professional career has been tied to technology in some way.…
Happy New Year! Today is the day many people decide to start a new habit—the classic New Year’s resolution. I hate to burst your bubble, but I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. I’ve never been into them. Why? Well, if something isn’t important enough…
While I was out driving around town today, it occurred to me that there are, in fact, rules of the road that should always be followed. I also realized how many people either don’t understand the rules or don’t care about the rules. Here are five rules I…
When was the last time you took a look at your professional life and reflected on how you got there? Have you ever wondered whether where you are now is really where you want to be? I have been asking myself these questions, and more, these past few months. I…
My cousin Mark and I have been reading through the Bible daily for some time now. We take turns picking which book to read and then read the same chapter each day. It has been a blessing to me, as I know it has been for him. Currently we are…