I was a civilian for a long time. I worked in my cubicle, hoping to get a raise… a promotion. Sometimes the cubicle changed and it would be a new title, new…
I was a civilian for a long time. I worked in my cubicle, hoping to get a raise… a promotion. Sometimes the cubicle changed and it would be a new title, new company, new “friends,” new employee handbook. New boss to choose whether I flourished or suffered. Sometimes the boss would look at me: his […]
I’ve had breakups in May, August, November, October, June, April, January (my birthday), July (I’m not much fun in the summer, it seems. The worst is when they walk out the door…
I’ve had breakups in May, August, November, October, June, April, January (my birthday), July (I’m not much fun in the summer, it seems. The worst is when they walk out the door and say, “see you later” and you never see them again. The other go-to technique is when one side moves to another city […]
I felt trapped. So I shot her. She looked aggressive. And I was curious about her. So I got closer. And started asking questions. I knew if i didn’t talk to her,…
I felt trapped. So I shot her. She looked aggressive. And I was curious about her. So I got closer. And started asking questions. I knew if i didn’t talk to her, I’d be itchy forever. People say it’s dangerous to ask questions. They’re wrong. If I let fear stop me from saying “yes” to […]
I’m scared. Imagine you’re the passenger and a coke-addict speed addict drunk is driving the car and it’s on one of those James Bond cliffs where one wrong move and everybody dies…
I’m scared. Imagine you’re the passenger and a coke-addict speed addict drunk is driving the car and it’s on one of those James Bond cliffs where one wrong move and everybody dies in a firebomb. That’s where the economy is. I’m not a doom and gloom guy. I’m an optimist. And the firebomb is my […]
When I was 40 I completely gave up. I wanted to disappear. Screw passion and purpose. I was done. I had no friends. Or I was scared of my friends. Or I…
When I was 40 I completely gave up. I wanted to disappear. Screw passion and purpose. I was done. I had no friends. Or I was scared of my friends. Or I was ashamed of myself. I forget. Lots of bad things were happening. I remember talking to a friend and crying on the phone, […]
Someone wrote on Quora: “I want to benefit all of humanity as much as possible. But how can I get over all the doubts I have?” My response: You’re going to totally…
Someone wrote on Quora: “I want to benefit all of humanity as much as possible. But how can I get over all the doubts I have?” My response: You’re going to totally fail. Your doubts are completely correct. I’m not saying this in some reverse psychology way. You’re not a teenager (if you were – […]
“One day I was in solitary confinement and then just a few years later I was having dinner with the President.” I listened. Tommy told me his story. Being set up. Going…
“One day I was in solitary confinement and then just a few years later I was having dinner with the President.” I listened. Tommy told me his story. Being set up. Going to jail. Not “ratting out” another person in exchange for an easy prison stay. Then being head of security for the Vice President […]
