OK, I’m about to set the stage, spoiler-lessly (?), for a scene from Ted Lasso (Season 2, ep. 9). Sam, our character who learned in Season 1 to “be a goldfish” is evolving. Beautifully. After a humiliating loss, he gives this speech in a post-match interview: It’s tough. I feel sorry that we let the … Continue reading What’s Worse Is Not To Try At All (Ted Lasso Wisdom)
“There’s two buttons I never like hitting, that’s panic and snooze.” Words of wisdom from Ted Lasso. Don’t hit panic. Don’t hit snooze. Do get caught up on this show.
Ted Lasso made me cry. There. I said it. Not a weepy-contortionist Claire Danes cry, but a stoic, extra-human yet still tough Batman cry.* What I’m trying to say is it’s a hell of a show. I’m currently making my third pass (they were spaced out, ok?) since I skeptically pressed play on the first … Continue reading Be A Goldfish (Sound Advice From Ted Lasso)
If you need your therapy with a spoonful of sarcasm, step over Ted Lasso and into Mark Manson’s YouTube channel. In “How To Be Miserable And Ruin Your Life,” we get this 9-point checklist for success: Spoiler: he fills in the blanks. Just the way you’re thinking, and maybe darker. I’ll be keeping this link … Continue reading Mark Manson’s 9 Steps To Complete Misery
“Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up.” Advice from Bruce Wayne’s dad. And advice Batman repeatedly hears as struggles to hold onto and protect his code. Falling is just a reason to get back up. As true in Batman as it is in Ted Lasso.* If you have something you … Continue reading Why Do We Fall, Bruce?
No doubt we’re all about to have the “New Year’s Resolution” version of our professional commitments this week. It’s time to find out if we’re hitting the proverbial gym or pressing either of the two buttons Ted Lasso swears he never presses (panic OR snooze). There’s an added layer of complexity when we’re doing the … Continue reading 3 Steps To Organize Your Professional New Year’s Resolutions
Welcome to 2022. One cool thing about writing in public is seeing what resonates (and trying to figure out why). Here are the most-read posts of 2021, per the data. What common threads do you see? I’m seeing a lot of lucky catches on searchable quotes and concepts from TV, books, and other media. Hmm. A … Continue reading Most-Read Cultish Creative Posts Of 2021
“What are you going to do with that degree? You’re going to need a plan B. And a plan C. You’re wasting your money.” Ever been told that? Good. This one is for you. Listen up – your creative streak is worth (much) more than you think. The world may not know how to value … Continue reading Your Creative Streak Is Worth (Much) More Than You Think
Spring turned into summer while I was making this one. We went from windows up to windows down and from sweatshirts on dog walks to t-shirts. This playlist kind of captures the transition with enough mood for each season. Here it is on Apple Music and Spotify. “Special Girl” by Dodie. The syncopations. So subtle … Continue reading Sunday Music: New Playlist For June 2021
