Ideas are free, execution is priceless.

Once during a five hour bus ride, the woman across the aisle from me had ants in her pants. Do you remember hearing that phrase as a child? Parents and teachers would use it to describe kids who are unable to sit still, due to anxiety, excess energy, or impatience. Anyway, the women next to me spent the entire bus trip executing the same series of tasks. Check the…

Bankruptcy lawyers report that the number one fear of all clients is, they’re going to lose everything. After all the documents are signed, they’re going to be out on the street, homeless, and everyone will know. This is largely myth. Declaring bankruptcy doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be destitute. Read any bankruptcy firm’s website. They’ll report that it’s unlikely that you’ll lose all of your personal property. Assets like clothing,…

One of my coworkers joked that the only reason she stays away from the dishwasher is, she’s a real feminist fighting the good fight. That’s admirable. Good for her for standing her ground and not upholding that outdated gender stereotype. On the other hand, there’s a fine line between honoring your cherished values and not being a good office citizen. If your team is stressed out and the dishes…

If you had to choose between waiting for the storm to pass, or learning to dance in the rain, which would be more appealing to you? If you interpret the riddle from a literal standpoint, it mostly depends on footwear. If you’re wearing hiking sandals that have strong ground traction and washable waterproof leather, then dance away. Take the long way home from work and enjoy the wet adventure….

Let’s assume it’s true that when the mind is stretched by a new thought, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions. Why stop with the brain? Surely the same metaphor applies to other organs. In my experience, anytime I’ve been willing to stand in the fire of my difficult feelings and not run away from them, my heart is actually what expands and never shrinks back to its…