Thinking critically is one of the top skills that employers look for in potential employees. Loosely defined, critical thinking is the ability to think for yourself, consider both sides of an argument, the impacts of either side, and then test the idea. Don’t outsource the responsibility to think critically to anyone else. Photo by Guillaume Galtier on Unsplash.

No matter what, you can control your attitude, your effort, your work. Don’t forget it. Photo by Nicola Pavan on Unsplash.

I wrote this a year ago, and it’s still relevant today. Only now I would emphasize the potential negative impact actions, or the lack thereof, can have. The difference between baseball and business, however, is that baseball has a truncated outcome distribution. When you swing, no matter how well you connect with the ball, the…

Muscle rippled in mesmerizing harmony as methodical impact was made with the ground. Hot blood, that could turn into a temper, coursed through his veins. Social while still holding an underlying aloofness resulted in an undeniable command for attention. And as the sun crept over the hill breaking the nights; shadow, he dismayed at the…

I’ve climbed mountains before, both figuratively and literally. But almost all of the biggest mountains I’ve climbed have been because of the help of others. Either directly receiving help from them or being motivated from progressing along side them. Photo by Janusz Maniak on Unsplash.