The filter with which you see the world

To understand others you must first understand yourself. Your worldview, how you perceive the world, is the filter which your actions, thoughts, and opinions sift through. Becoming increasingly aware of this filter will lead to a more productive and happy life. There may be childhood assumptions that have unknowingly become a part of this filter…

Here’s to

Here’s to good effort the consistent factor that leads to good output

technology makes us…

Instead of interacting with others you look down at your phone. This is the new norm. Last week I went with a friend for lunch. We met at a local restaurant so she could grab some food, I had brought mine, before heading to a park. While I was waiting for her to order I…

Is technology desensitizing us to opportunities for innovation?

Cellphones distract us from the fact that the subways are 30 years old. Distraction is the enemy of focus. When we are distracted we aren’t thinking or functioning to our fullest potential. Recently, I’ve been wondering how technology has distracted us from opportunities to innovate. Of course, technology has helped us innovate in a multitude…

It’s the little things

My landlord has a unique love language: email. Let me explain. In the book “The Five Love Languages”  the author Gary Chapman, distinguishes different ways to express appreciation or love that serves the preferences of others.   It’s often through the little things like being considerate, seeking to understand, and making others feel heard that…