Category Archives: Self-Improvement

Don’t Tell Me Your Troubles When I’m Already in Pain

Don’t tell me your troubles when I’m already in pain Don’t bring me more dark clouds when I’m drowning in rain That’s no time to vent or gossip about all Of the humans you know who fill you with gall … Continue reading

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Screens and Distractions

I’ve recently started taking more time away from screens. It all started when I watched this video and took some time afterward to let its message sink in. While my memory is still good, it isn’t what it once was, … Continue reading

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Good Things to Do Online

Last week, I talked about why it’s best to avoid fighting online. This week, I want to bring up some useful things to do online instead. Here are my suggestions.

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The Danger of Online Fighting

While I used to get into at least online fight a day, I’ve gotten pretty good over the last few years at steering clear of them. Unfortunately, that seems to be the exception as there are still plenty of online … Continue reading

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Step by Step

In response to all the painful changes I’ve been through over the last five years, I’ve developed a number of routines that have helped me survive and feel good enough to keep going. As I continue healing, I’m gradually backing … Continue reading

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The More You Try

At one of my gigs last month, I had a conversation with a fellow performer about audience perceptions. He mentioned that the audience members that night didn’t seem to fully understand the difficulty of some of the skills being performed. … Continue reading

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Reviewing My 2024 Goals

Last week, I shared my goals for next year. Now it’s time to look back on my goals from this year. This is always a great opportunity to see where I succeeded and where some improvement would be nice, and … Continue reading

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My Goals for 2025

It’s time to lay out my goals for next year. Just like I’ve done for the last few years, I’m keeping things simple again. That was essential this year, given how crazy 2024 turned out to be. I hope that … Continue reading

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The Importance of Accepting Responsibility

There’s a powerful scene toward the end of Monsters, Inc. After being repeatedly asked to demonstrate a proper roar, Sully reluctantly does so. However, he inadvertently scares Boo so badly that she starts crying. When he goes to comfort her, … Continue reading

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How to Vent

I’ve talked a bit about venting in some previous posts, although I hadn’t consolidated my take on venting until now. The approach I have in mind is intended to eliminate venting whenever possible and maximize its effectiveness when it still … Continue reading

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