Stupid Matters

“I have arugula, avocado, tuna, and beans. Oh, and honey and protein powder.”

I was walking to work on the near empty streets of this fine national holiday when I was asked for money 3 times.

“You never know with these people.”

– My brother

When someone tells me they’re an “ideas guy,” it’s evident that they’re chock full of bad ones, including but not limited to self-identifying as an “ideas guy.”

Sometimes when someone’s ego is grinding my gears, I like to imagine that it’s actually an Eggo. Then, I think to myself, “Well, I would be an arrogant bitch if I were a delicious, buttery breakfast delight, too.”

More > Less in this case.

– Guillermo Rauch

For managers, teachers, bosses, supervisors, advisors, presidents, parents, and the like.

1. Hold your charges to extremely high expectations. They’ll exceed them. Set expectations low, and they’ll meet them.
2. Invest everyone in a positive culture. They’ll work overtime. Leave people in charge of intrinsically motivating themselves and they’ll find better things to do.

The sidewalk is for everyone, not you and your dog.