I recently hung out with a group of musicians—two of whom are getting married in the next few months. After enjoying the damage done by Shake Shack, I was asked for advice about how to have a happy and successful marriage. The below immediately came to mind. Thought I’d share with you too. Enjoy. Have…
Am I getting it right? I have a 13-year-old, 12-year-old, 11-year-old, and a 7-year-old. Two boys and two girls. And these kinds of questions abound! Am I doing enough? Am I scarring my kids for life? I’m convinced that what I refuse to do as a dad is more important than what I do. My…
A couple of days ago I posted 3 Reasons To Skip Passive-Aggression. I hope you found it helpful. But what about those who are passive-aggressive toward you? Here are a few options: 1. Give the benefit of the doubt. So you read or hear a passing comment that seems barbed toward you. Yet it’s vague…
Your buttons got pushed. Or punched. You’re offended, and hurt. You’re irked at best, reeling at worst. Because it’s personal. But think about it: To take things personally is to make yourself a victim. It places you under someone’s control. And then bitterness takes root and poisons your peace and joy. You have to rise…
Beware. Beware of imagining yourself at the center of drama. Beware of emotions getting the best of you. Beware of grudges. Beware of taking anything personally. Beware of dwelling upon words and actions of others and arriving at conclusions without evidence for those conclusions. Beware of ingratitude. Beware of not believing the best of others…
Family Thanksgiving. It’s coming. Are you ready? Here’s how you can be: 1) Be thankful. Family. You’re all together. Take a look around. Enjoy them—the good, the bad, the ugly. Don’t forget: They are your family. 2) Take nothing personal. Odds are something will be said to offend you or provoke you. Whether it is…