When the occasion is the Mouse’s 18th Birthday, order the apple walnut bread pudding first, then get some entrees if you’re not too full.
Month: March 2013 (Page 2 of 2)
I get over-stimulated, too, and need the same kind of “time out” as the boys.
Running 5 miles for the first time in months (when I only thought I did 3) at around 9-minute miles means I may be okay for next week’s 5k.
When someone leads with a proposal you’re willing to accept, ask at least a couple of probing questions to see if they’re willing to offer more.
It’s difficult to maintain a meaningful conversation with more than 3 people in a loud bar with multiple TVs surrounding you.
Resist the temptation to compare.
A positive attitude and friendly manner create opportunities.
Getting to know someone on a personal level makes it much easier to work with them on a business level.
Helping kids with school – and playing Xbox – are great ways to spend individual time with kids and be present.
Saturday night works much better for Date Night.
Apologize for what you did*, plan to do it differently next time, then FORGET ABOUT IT.
*not “sorry if I made you feel…” or “sorry if I seemed…”