Avoiding Clay Feet
When I decide to retire from my job, I wonder if some of my coworkers will hear the news and say, “It’s about time!” Who knows, some of them might…
Category: Accomplishment
Let Me Tell You How Awesome I Am
I can do all things through the strength that is within me! I’m awesome! I’m the master of my own destiny! The captain of my soul! When I catch myself…
Don’t Worry about Me!
You’ve been there. Somebody is doling out the praise, sharing the credit for some accomplishment. They thank everyone under the sun–except you. How do you feel? You’re ready to scream,…
What Will Stop Harriete? What Will Stop You?
Late last month, Harriete Thompson earned the inestimable right to plaster a 26.2 sticker on the back of her car. She finished a marathon. Finishing a marathon is no small…
Doctors, Dribblers, and Dreamers
This morning, I went to my grandkids’ school to take part in a sort of career fair, meeting with 5th through 7th graders in small groups. One of the things…
The Secrets of Longevity
Do you want to live to be really old? Here’s a hint: Don’t die young. A recent story out of the U.K. shares some actual long-life advice from the ultimate…
The Hollowness of Victory and the Agony of Da Feet
A couple of weeks back, I wrote about coming in second in my age group in a 5K. The guy who beat me by enough time to eat a banana…
Enduring Vanity
Recently, I shared a few thoughts about the fleeting nature of human beauty, looking at 17th century Vanitas paintings and everyone’s favorite retired body builder, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Rather than thinking further about…
