Do you ever struggle with a mental mess? Negative thoughts, negative self-talk. Some people I know call it “head trash.” Or, perhaps the thoughts aren’t negative, they’re just jumbled. You don’t feel like you can think clearly. Whether its negative or jumbled or some other mental mess, I came across a process that can help.Continue reading “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess”
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The Vanity of Accomplishments
Over the weekend, I visited my parents’ home for Christmas. Before the big dinner, my dad and I went upstairs to play a game of fooseball, while my wife, daughter, and mom stayed downstairs to talk. Upstairs, I noticed I still had quite a collection of old trophies and plaques. I had noticed them theContinue reading “The Vanity of Accomplishments”
Saying Something
This month marks a year that I have been writing on this blog. Now that’s saying something. A year ago, I was thinking about so much and learning so much that I just needed an outlet. I wanted to write, and so I did. But now, after writing nearly two blogs per week, I feel likeContinue reading “Saying Something”
Education
Like the old sage once said, “Never let schooling get in the way of your education.” The other day, on a break at work, I picked up a magazine called Governing. In it, I found an article, “Ditching the Carrot and Stick.” The title intrigued me, so I read the article and came to find some suprisingContinue reading “Education”
College
Today, I went back to college. Normally I love college. I mean, in the past, college has felt like home. I’ve felt comfortable there. I gobbled up any knowledge the professors were willing to give. I read hundreds of books. I wrote hundreds of papers. I interacted with other students. I even set up my tent at the library.Continue reading “College”
Omer Redden 