In season four, Episode 8, “Follow the Anger,” of Ted Lasso on Apple TV, Ted encounters Coach Alice, who is deeply upset, which reminds me of Dan Rather’s interview with Mother Teresa. Rather asked Mother Teresa, “When you pray, what do you say to God?” Mother Teresa replied: “I don’t say anything, I listen.” Rather: […]
Quiet Quitting: the practice of doing the minimum amount of work required for one’s job. – Merriam-Webster Quiet quitting became a term in 2022 to describe employees who met job requirements and quit going beyond those requirements. They are graded as “C” employees. I have gained insight on this topic from coaching clients. Quiet quitting […]
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi I am old-school when it comes to reading. I love real published books, not ebooks or digital books. I love the feel, the smell, the break from screens, and the connection to words on paper. A couple of admissions concerning books I read. I read far more non-fiction than […]
Political philosophy examines the justification of government, justice, rights, liberty, and the distribution of wealth. It provides frameworks for how society should function. Key examples are categorized by their core beliefs about the role of the state and individual freedoms. – Wikipedia The following is my political philosophy. I believe in individual rights: – The […]
Maxxing (or maxing) is an internet slang suffix used to describe the often extreme, optimization, or maximization of a specific aspect of life. Originating in gaming and 2010s subcultures, it has become a mainstream TikTok trend, applying to self-improvement (looksmaxxing, sleepmaxxing) or to an ironic, totalizing focus on hobbies. – Merriam-Webster A leadership coach and […]
I am part of a men’s small group that has gathered in person and online regularly since 1995. They are a significant part of my well-being. We have been through a lot together, including the passing of two members. Recently, one of our members suggested we share our statement of faith. I prefer to call […]
“Books are not made to be believed, but to be subjected to inquiry. When we consider a book, we mustn’t ask ourselves what it says but what it means, a precept that the commentators of the holy books had very clearly in mind. Perhaps the mission of those who love mankind is to make people […]
Recently, I was confronted by an “evangelical” in downtown Asheville, NC. She asked if I was going to heaven. I said, “Yes! I am on my way to see my massage therapist!” She replied, “That’s not heaven. Sounds like you are going to hell!” I replied, “I’m living that part of the Lord’s Prayer of […]
Oxford Dictionary chose “rage bait” as its word of 2025. Dictionary.com chose “67” as its 2025 word of the year. “Vibe coding” was Collins Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year. Merriam-Webster named “slop” as its word of the year. Back in January 2025, “turbidity” got my attention as my word of the year —the cloudiness, […]
One of the conversations I got into recently with a coaching client was about creating better first impressions and being memorable. We were reviewing people who made solid first impressions on us, and one of the points we discussed was business cards. First impressions are lasting impressions! Business cards contribute to a memorable impression. As […]
