Psychologists have demonstrated over the past 80 years a social reality that telling other people your personal goals makes them less likely to happen. When you tell someone your goal, most people react with great support. I’m going to quit smoking! I’m going to start running! I’m going to lose weight! That is wonderful, John! … Continue reading Quit Telling People Your Personal Goals
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Street Photography: Chicago in Black and White
I recently spent another night in Chicago visiting a couple of associations. Rather than spending the evening at the hotel bar, I decided to walk around in the Theater District in Chicago and work on my street photography. I went with my Canon T1i and my Canon 100mm 2.8 macro. I know that a lot… Continue reading Street Photography: Chicago in Black and White
Watching your child faint makes you want to faint… but reminds you not to
It’s worse than everyone says. Watching your child get hurt hurts you. My wife, Kathleen, was brushing our 7 year old daughter’s hair this morning when Emma just fainted. She fell slowly to the floor as my wife held her head and sort of helped her fall. At first Kathleen thought she was messing around… Continue reading Watching your child faint makes you want to faint… but reminds you not to