Volunteering can become contaminated when we expect this

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Writing five daily, differently themed blogs is volunteering. But it’s contaminated giving because I have an ulterior motive. By giving, I expect to receive. Big time.

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Note: The motive is simple. To hear, “Well done my good and faithful servant”.

 

The degree-of-difficulty paradox in breaking habits?

Florida vanity license plate
Car next to us at Church. A reminder we are in charge of our habits.

 

The degree-of-difficulty paradox in breaking habits? Since both bad habits and good habits are hard to break, we would not be a great leader if we did not focus on good habits.

The real temptation is at the beginning though. Bad habits are easier to start because they medicate, distract, or entertain us. This is perfect for the busy, overwhelmed leader who could use some relief. No?

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It’s midnight and I’m not famous yet

Locals wear only two tone Aloha shirts
Locals wear only two tone Aloha shirts

 

It’s midnight and I’m not famous yet. A line from a Jimmy Buffett song summarizes the time changes world travelers attempt to navigate, to varying degrees of success.

It’s 6pm in Hilo, midnight in Orlando.

Two flights from Maui to Honolulu to Hilo.

Lunch with a colleague.

A brief phone call home.

Write five blogs.

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How long do we wait to say an experiment is working or failing?

Na'alehu, Hawaii the southern most American City
The sign says it all

 

Hana Hou Restaurant in Na'alehu, Hawaii
Hana Hou Restaurant is famous for being the Southernmost restaurant in America

 

Hana Hou Restaurant in Na'alehu, Hawaii
Ordered the Macadamia Nut Chicken

 

How long do we wait to say an experiment is working or failing?

After five days, having dinner no later than 2pm Hawaii time (8pm EST) is working.

No food other than fruit or ice cream after 2pm.

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