Bad press is good.
Negative feedback is positive.
Criticism is constructive.
Just get people talking.
Because silence is what’ll kill ya. Not words.
Here’s a question
It might take an hour. Or a day.
Or maybe even a few weeks.
But when you look back at the questions you’re asked, eventually it becomes clear.
The question behind the question.
The sooner you find it, the happier everyone will be.
Questions
It’s okay to feel like you have nothing to say.
- At a meeting.
- At a party.
- On a date.
- To your students.
- To your customers.
- Anytime.
Just ask some questions and let them do the talking.
What do you think about what?
For birthday haters
Some people hate their birthday.
It’s a reminder of time passing.
A forced look back at their progress in life.
To me, the dentist is the same thing.
Except the dentist is twice per year, is not fun, and instead of cake, you get bubble gum flavored fluoride.
Fuck birthdays?
No.
Fuck the dentist.
Career fair
If you’re at a career fair, what would you rather hear from a recruiter?
Five minutes of facts and diplomatic BS about the position and company despite the recruiter knowing immediately it’s not a good fit and you have zero chance to even get an interview simply because of something she saw on your resume you just handed them?
Or, the truth. And perhaps, five minutes of genuine, free career counseling.
Well, I certainly had no interest in delivering or receiving the former.
But that’ probably why I write something like the latter, here, every day.
Yeah
Do you ever stop to think, at this very moment, how many individuals (humans AND animals) are suffering due to forces beyond their control?
Me neither.
Few questions about PTO
Regarding your PTO, as of today, October 9th:
- Do you have it scheduled through the year?
- Do you plan to roll zero days over?
- Are your plans known to more than just HR (clients, etc.)?
If the answer is “no” to any of the above, you know what to do.
Do it today.
Build
Build a house. Build a desk. Build a website. Build a business. Build a baby. Build a show. Build a place. Build a home. Build a brand. Build a class. Build a summer camp. Build a lego set. Build a family. Build a tradition. Build a legacy.
Build something.
Because in ten years, you’ll look back at the stuff you build.
And that’s stuff you’ll be most proud of.
Stairs?
Looking for the answer? Or some guidance? How about motivation?
I bet you could find it on your phone.
But when there’s always an escalator, shouldn’t sometimes just take the stairs?
Dentist question
Every six months, you see the dentist. Her main goal is to see if anything has changed.
Hopefully the answer is no.
While you’re there, do something similar.
Check to see if anything in your life has changed.
Hopefully the answer is yes.