by Jacob

We Are Addicted

We are addicted to positive feedback.  We are addicted to being unique and different from everyone else.  We crave standing out.  Our addiction is fed by advertisements, information and products we consume.  Materialism is not the problem.  By going away from material or technology we stand out from the crowd once again and find disappointment… Read More

by Jacob

Nothing Like Getting Laid Off

Getting laid off, fired or let go in any capacity sucks.  It peaks emotions and some folks lose control.  Our mental model for life begins breaking down.  Our house of cards tumbles down and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with thoughts of, “What am I going to do?” or “I didn’t see this coming.”  We… Read More

by Jacob

Embracing the Dark Side

This post could come from different angles as the “dark side” can refer to many different things, some quite fun.  To keep with the nature of this blog, the dark side I refer to is what was previously posted.  The dark side of freedom is our choice and the fantasy of everything we could be or… Read More

by Jacob

Two Consequences of Our Decisions

A friend of mine at work brought out something he had posted on his wall years ago to post once again.  He found the quote in a training package for leadership. There are some ideas that connect with us in multiple situations and times “The two most severe consequences decisions are success and failure.” -Anonymous If… Read More

by Jacob

Honoring Our Feedback

I recently attended an on-line Writer’s Digest bootcamp for finding and keeping a literary agent put on by the ladies of the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency. It was an excellent learning opportunity concerning inquiry letters and the first few pages of any book. After incorporating the advice, we were allowed to submit our inquiry letter… Read More