All horses have their own personality and character. Some horses may be guided with only the slightest pressure, allowing for loosely-held reins without sacrificing the security of the wagon and its cargo. Other horses are more reckless and need a tighter rein. If this second type of horse is left to its own devices, there … Continue reading The Finger-Pointing Runaway Horse
“Balancing pride is about recognizing the difference between healthy self-esteem and destructive arrogance. Healthy pride is grounded in humility and gratitude. It acknowledges personal and collective achievements without losing sight of the contributions of others and the broader context in which success is achieved. On the other hand, avoiding toxic pride involves self-awareness and empathy. … Continue reading “I did it all – by myself!” (Yeah, right.)
Prior to watching this SNL skit, I was under the naive impression that I would be voting in a presidential election on Tuesday. However, after having watched this skit, I now know that we are all going to be casting our ballot in what is actually a popularity contest instead of a presidential election. Good … Continue reading SNL: Now Running Political Ads
I have decided to make one final post about DEI. There will be no more need to continue to belabor the issue anymore after this. This is due to the fact that, lately, there continue to be more companies scrapping their DEI initiatives every day; to which I say, "Good riddance to bad rubbish." It … Continue reading Boeing Wisely Exchanges DEI for MEI
How can both of the following statements be true, simultaneously: DEI is founded on respectable tenets. All Americans should be proud of the fact that DEI principles have inundated many sectors over the past few years. Nobody should be ashamed to have benefited from these principles. Viva DEI! I have yet to hear anyone openly … Continue reading To anyone who has directly benefited from DEI, please let yourself be known!
We are all familiar with what the acronym DEI stands for. You may, however, be less familiar with its up-and-coming nemesis, MEI: Merit, Excellence, Intelligence DEI bases a hefty portion of its judgments on two main factors, namely, 1. a person's sex and 2. the color their skin happens to be. (If that sounds racist … Continue reading Sorry to burst your bubble, but Oprah is a product of MERIT, not DEI
Truths in life may be either pleasant or grating, but all must be submitted to, nonetheless. The following statements perfectly represent an example of one of life's truths that happens to be despised by many: "Marketing yourself is now an essential skill that can make the difference between failure and success." "It is crucial to … Continue reading Market Day
Confession: I'm a cheapskate.Spending money unnecessarily feels to my gut the same way as fingernails scratching slowly down a chalkboard sounds to my ears: very painful. If I would ever win the lottery, I swear to you that I would continue to wear the same types of clothes, live in the same modest house, and … Continue reading How to Torture a Cheapskate
Pieces to Peace 