Life’s better with company

If you’ve been reading this series you know that one of my favorite movie lines comes from the George Clooney movie, Up in the Air. Towards the end of the film he’s trying to convince his sister’s fiancé, who has gotten cold feet, to get back to the...

I’m here to pump, you up

I love the line in Pitch Perfect when Anna Kendrick’s character tells Brittany Snow’s character to “Make good choices.” Of course its in reference to Snow’s character getting a little buzz on at a party, but its also just good life...

Friends are a Benefit

As I wrap up the 50 books in 50 weeks series it dawned on me today that there are two movies I referenced frequently, Dazed and Confused and Up In The Air. The first one is the homage to cruising, sort of the American Graffitti for the 1970s, but it’s filled...

Be Extraordinary

“How can I stand out?” It’s a question I’m often asked by my students (and graduates). In a world where many people are coming to the table with relatively equal qualifications how can anyone set themselves apart from the crowd? When I was...

I’m having the thought that. . .

If there is anything that tests my patience, it is computer problems. We are so reliant on computers today to get our jobs done that when they don’t work it is like being a pizza delivery guy with a broken down car. You’re just not going anywhere. Added to...

Mythbusting Happiness

The harsh reality is that while life is full of pleasures and fun and enjoyable experiences, life also involves pain. We can’t avoid it but we can learn to handle it much better (Harris 6). A long time ago in a galaxy far far away. . . we all know the fairy...
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