Category archives: doing what you love
Resisting the urge to be average
It’s really easy when we get comfortable in our jobs to start to do the same things. That one bold thing that seemed radical when you first did it, eventually turns into routine. It makes sense. You feel the need… continue reading »
How social media militancy confuses people
So I deleted my Facebook profile the other day. Or I should say, deactivated. It was a personal thing. I can’t recall the last time I did that, but it was cathartic. Until about a week into my most recent… continue reading »
Navigating life without a roadmap
Kids are never the problem. They are born scientists. The problem is always the adults. The beat the curiosity out of the kids. They out-number kids. They vote. They wield resources. That’s why my public focus is primarily adults. -… continue reading »
You have to fuel your own vision
When I was younger, I used to think that it was enough to have a good idea. After all, we tell kids that good ideas can lead to great things happening. After years of failing, I started to realize that… continue reading »
Happy President’s Day video from Macalester
I was alerted to this from the good folks at mstonerblog and I couldn’t help but post it. It features Macalester College’s President and it’s just a really funny, but interesting look at the college in a way you’d normally… continue reading »