Don’t Start with a Complaint
I take the bus home from the airport because it’s cheap ($1.75) and convenient. Driving makes me cringe, so I prefer being driven around if I can help it. Anyways, I came back from a trip, got off the plane like I normally do, and headed to the bus stop. The [...]

I had a busy week at work. As soon as I finished something, it seemed like I had five more things to do. Though the amount of work was stressful, I was more concerned about a dinner on Saturday that I was attending. The dress was black tie optional, and I had no clue what [...]

Have you ever said “yes” to something that you didn’t want to do? Were you worried that the other person would hate you if you said “no”? Did you stop and ask yourself whether this new request was really worth your time? Most of us have a limited amount of time on any given day, [...]

My friend has a quote that says “don’t ruin an apology with an excuse.” When I’m late to something or I fail to meet a commitment, I usually say “I’m sorry” followed by a long winded explanation. I’ve come to realize that an explanation is unnecessary if my apologies are sincere and honest. Explanations “ruin” [...]

Too often, we plow through life at a breakneck speed. Sometimes it’s necessary, but usually we artificially demand life to move at a certain pace. When was the last time that you said “hi” to someone you’ve never met before? It’s funny that some people get startled when you try to start a conversation with [...]

Driving is one of those activities that nobody thinks they’re bad at. Even really bad drivers think they’re okay. It’s also one of those activities that we all want everyone to do well. Roads are safer that way. Here are some self-awareness pointers to become a better driver.
Most importantly, the name of the game is [...]