Strategy matters. A lot. And bad strategy often begets bad outcomes.
Speaking of strategy. No plan existed to write this until something unfolded last night.
Those who discuss baseball (and softball too) with me know how important I view the construction of a batting order, the ephemeral lineup.
Not sure where this quote came from but I had noted it over 3 years ago yet it presented itself to me this morning.
"Effortlessly flowing though life doing what I love to do."
I start by positing that most everyone operates as if they are the center of the universe.
And most everyone is motivated by self interest.
If you recognize and operate under these core principles you will best be able to negotiate the difficult twists and turns of life.
Harmony occurs when you find parallel interests with someone. Synergy is a good word.
Selfish is not a bad word.
I was in line at a liquor store on the North Fork of Long Island to purchase a bottle of local wine when the man in front of me bent over to take a small airline size bottle of liquor from the bin in front of the register.“One dollar” said the cashier, “plus tax”.The man put a dollar bill down and reached into his pocket sear
OK, I admit it. I was distracted by the Home Run Derby last night -- and forgot to post my blog!
Thanks for the reminder Fred!
At my weekly WW meeting the topic on Saturday was, “What brings you joy?” With respect to weight loss, the question was relevant as to finding alternatives other than food to self sooth. Also, apparently, the release of endorphins is directly linked to weight loss.
One of the (many) things that I look forward to as much of our nation recovers from the impacts of COVID-19 centers around the return of live music, and soon I’ll get to start seeing some of my all-time faves live in concert!
I went away last week on vacation. No planes, just a stay in an Airbnb about an hour's drive away. Nice place, quiet and on the edge of a perserve so looking out of the back deck there were deer, rabbits and birds doing what they do.