Category Archives: The People
We’re in a sorry state
Just when I thought the Presidential election fiasco could get no worse, it hit a new low. A friend of mine sent me a photo of his mail-in ballot, where he had written my name in for President. He wasn’t … Continue reading
You don’t get it all until you give it away
Being the leader means you make the decisions, right? You’re in control, aren’t you? That depends on how good a leader you want to be. Oddly enough, a good leader makes far fewer decisions than you’d imagine would be necessary, … Continue reading
Ambition and flatulence
Do you remember when you were twenty-nine years old? (That is, assuming you are not at this moment twenty-nine?) What was your view of the world at that time? Were you hopeful? Did you think you had things figured out … Continue reading
The curse of the capable
Some people are lucky enough to be born broadly talented, perhaps even highly adept at one or more areas of human endeavor. We easily recognize the value of such abilities, but there is a hidden dark side to being good … Continue reading