The answer to the perception of more uncertainty isn’t to just hide under the bed. I tried. It’s not actually useful so come on out. The answer to more uncertainty, real or perceived, is to have more plans. Not for sake of paralysis, but for sake of confidently stepping in new directions. COVID was changing … Continue reading The Answer To MORE Uncertainty
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When Mom Boos Too (Philly Edition)
Trea Turner had this to say about being booed by the Phillies fans at home, Turner: My mom prepared me for anything in this game or in this world. She was tough on me from an early age and not much phases me. Reporter: Did she ever boo you? Turner: She told me today she … Continue reading When Mom Boos Too (Philly Edition)
Podcast Of The Week: Kweli And Murs On El-P (And A Personal Story)
Ok YouTube algorithm. I really - and I mean REALLY - didn’t want to watch a video with “white rappers in hip-hop” in the title. But then I noticed it was Talib Kweli and Murs talking, and that said “white rapper” in question was El-P. Murs calls El, “My Chuck D.” Kweli says El laid … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Kweli And Murs On El-P (And A Personal Story)
The Serendipity Of Ice Cube (WTF)
You never know what you're learning today that might come in handy tomorrow. This story blew my mind. The first time Ice Cube met John Singleton, it was backstage at The Arsenio Hall Show. Cube was there to give Arsenio a piece of his mind because the show wouldn’t let NWA on. Somehow NWA were … Continue reading The Serendipity Of Ice Cube (WTF)
Tell Stories From Scars Not Wounds
I don’t know (and I refuse to Google) who said to tell stories from scars, not wounds. But, they’re smart. Since I’m not going to google it, we’ll go with where my mental-google automatically jumps: Scarface saying, On my block, everybody business ain't ya businessWhat's going on in this house is staying here, comprende?On my … Continue reading Tell Stories From Scars Not Wounds
Sunday Music: My Momma, She Loves Me (Happy Mother’s Day)
Oh, my mama loves me, she loves meShe get down on her knees and hug meLike she loves me like a… moo cow in a barn -(not entirely) Paul Simon You know those terrible jokes that make you and your brothers (re: siblings) laugh uncontrollably but don’t even make sense? Paul Simon’s “Loves Me Like … Continue reading Sunday Music: My Momma, She Loves Me (Happy Mother’s Day)
Giannis On Failure Framing
When the #8 seed beats the #1 seed in a tournament, statistically speaking, it’s a failure. But when you ask Giannis Antetekounmpo if he views his team’s loss as a failure, he tells the reporter (edited for brevity, full clip below), You asked me the same thing last year, Eric. Do you get a promotion … Continue reading Giannis On Failure Framing
Sunday Music: James Taylor’s Jelly Man Kelly
I was on a podcast talking about portfolio withdrawal strategies (captivating, I know) and said I think about this topic based on “my 3 favorite Kelly’s.” John Kelly (don’t make a bet unless you know the approximate odds, and if you think you know the odds - use them to size your bet accordingly) Jelly … Continue reading Sunday Music: James Taylor’s Jelly Man Kelly
Jimmy Stewart’s Ode To His Dog
I get it. If you don’t want to have a cry to start your week, just skip this email. But if you have a dog, or lost one, or are scared to lose one - you know how important those four-legged friends are. I found this clip of Jimmy Stewart reading a poem (he wrote) … Continue reading Jimmy Stewart’s Ode To His Dog
Famous Vs. Cool Thing To Do This Weekend
I never figured out how to be famous. When I did music, I was always good for being involved with something at least a few people would (usually) show up to see. You don’t have to be famous to make a cool thing happen on a Saturday night. 200 people at a local spot isn’t … Continue reading Famous Vs. Cool Thing To Do This Weekend