152: 5 Things We Can Learn from Dogs
I’ve been watching my dogs, and I’ve figured out five things we can learn from a dog’s approach to life.
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150: Be Teachable
My thoughts on why it’s important to be teachable (especially as an adult) and how that can benefit your life and the lives of those around you.
149: The Importance of Unlearning
Sometimes it’s not just about learning something new. Sometimes in order to actually learn the new thing, we have to unlearn the old stuff.
147: But what’s your actual goal?
It’s important to know what your goal is so you know if the things you’re doing are actually helping you reach that goal. There is a point where you’re doing more work than you need to for the payoff you’re getting. Have you set the right goals? And are you working towards the goals you actually set?
144: Assumptions – What Do You REALLY Know?
We tend to think of other people in terms of ourselves, and assumptions made about others through that filter can get us in to trouble.
143: Normal life in the real world
Whether you’ve just entered the world of adulting or have spent many years in it, this is a great reminder about normal life in the real world.
142: Nature vs. Nurture… as adults
In the nature vs. nurture debate, what matters more, and how does it affect us as adults? Here are my thoughts.
141: The secret to personal growth
I’ve learned over the years that the secret to personal growth is being willing to do one very important thing…
140: What is the right work for you?
You’re a hard worker. How do you know if your hard work is worth it, and (big question) should you turn the thing you love into a job?
138: “Your Homeschooled Kids Will Never Get Into College”
This isn’t a “hey, homeschooled kids are so smart!” article. This asks a question about the pedestal we’ve stuck college up on, which became more obvious to my kids when they got to college.