life

One Thing (MM #4317)

As we celebrate MLK Day across the U.S., it’s a great day for reflection. Today, I’ve been thinking about our legacy after we’re gone. Most of us would be happy if people remembered us for one thing. What that thing is, differs for everyone. But what if your life changes and what you thought you’d…

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Quiet Quitting (MM #4166)

Many people are returning to the office as companies begin to frown on working from home. And while people are complying, they’re not happy. Some are now committed to doing just the bare minimum. The work-life balance is now a bigger priority. And there’s even a new term that people use to describe this. It’s…

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Mental Health (MM #4164)

Over the last few years, there has been an increasing amount of discussion about mental health. I’ve often wondered if this is a new problem or something we’ve just ignored forever. One thing I’ve noticed; While many people are talking about it, few seem willing to do anything…

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Interesting Facts (MM #4145)

The other day, someone I work with asked me to provide three interesting facts about myself. I’ve been asked to do this many times before and have even had some job interviewers ask similar questions. This topic has always been impossible for me to do. Because of my jobs in both the media and music…

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Dead Or Alive (MM #4144)

As we age, it’s sometimes tough to keep up with which celebrities are dead or alive. But yesterday, the news was downright baffling. In the morning, many woke up to the news that Tony Dow, who played Wally on Leave It To Beaver, had passed away. But by the afternoon, we learned that his wife…

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Out Of Office (MM #4111)

When heading out on vacation, many people leave an out-of-office message on their email and voicemail. It’s a simple courtesy to let people know you likely won’t be responding for a day or two; or even for a week. But those simple messages don’t stop some people who want something immediately. It’s been going on…

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More For Less (MM #4097)

Free is a powerful word. It motivates people, But we also know that it’s often a false reality. But today, I think the phrase more for less is more powerful. We often wonder when things are free. But if we can get more for less, that’s better…

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Too Much Change (MM #4024)

Everyone is stressed out. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. Sure, COVID-19 had a lot to do with it. But, I think there’s something more we need to consider. There’s been too much change throughout the world over the last few years. And many people can’t handle it…

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Changing Priorities (MM #3956)

We can all agree that the pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways. The world is struggling, and experts are trying to figure out why. Right now, the only thing that we can point to is our changing priorities. COVID-19 caused people to reevaluate their lives, and for many, the future will be…

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Your Neighbors (MM #3949)

You have many choices in life. You can choose who you marry, what you do for a living, and even where you live. But you can’t always choose your neighbors. Sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you don’t. And with so many people moving these days, you can have great neighbors one day and lose…

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