Category: Morning Java

Everyone Else

Everyone else doesn't like me. Everyone else thinks differently than I do. Everyone else is more interesting than I am. I wish I was anyone else. The good news is that you're everyone else to someone else and everyone has potential and the ability to make an impact.

The Build Up

Something is on your mind and you don't want to talk about it. Days go by — this infectious idea keeps gnawing away at your sanity. You start to feel nervous, anxious, frustrated, fearful, and your body tenses up at seemingly everything. The longer you hold it in, the worse it gets. The emotional stress … Continue reading The Build Up →

Two Sides

Every story has two sides. So does every opinion and perspective. Often times, there can be more than two sides. It's important to actively try and listen to all sides. Not listening does everyone a disservice. Even if you don't agree with the narrative, everyone deserves to have their story heard.

Later

When is later? Is it 5 minutes from now? A day? Next week? Later is so undetermined - which is exactly why we say it. Later is uncertain. Later is safe. Later is now. Instead of waiting, do it. Instead of avoiding, confront. Later makes it easier now, but harder later. So, do it now.

What’s The Best That Can Happen?

We often catch ourselves thinking; What’s the worst that can happen? But that line can often illicit negative thoughts. “I’m not doing this because what’s the worst thing that might happen?” “I would do that but I keeping thinking about what the worst thing that can happen might be.” It can be an endearing sentiment … Continue reading What’s The Best That Can Happen? →