We Pick Up Where We Left Off
April 8, 2026
There are conversations we mean to return to. A message we intend to answer.A lunch we mean to schedule.A person we think of, briefly, and
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The Moment Before Reaction
April 2, 2026
It happens quickly. Someone says something.A tone shifts.A look lands the wrong way. And before we even realize it, we’re already responding. A comment.A correction.A
If Dickens Returned Today
March 26, 2026
At a Poets & Writers write-in on Monday, we were given a prompt about ghostly eyes. It stayed with me. Not the ghost itself —
The Obvious Things Nobody Sees
March 11, 2026
“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes.” — Sherlock Holmes There is something quietly humbling about that sentence. We
The Most Accessible Healthcare Professional You’re Not Using Enough
March 4, 2026
An older man shuffled to the pharmacy counter one afternoon to pick up his prescription. At first glance, nothing seemed urgent. He wasn’t collapsing. He
When Growth Outpaces Readiness
February 26, 2026
“Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of a cancer cell.” — Edward Abbey. In modern business culture, growth is inherently seen as
“I Want All the Glory, You Do the Work”: A Truth About Human Nature We Prefer Not to Admit
November 26, 2025
This blog examines Vernon Howard’s principle, “I want all the glory, you do the work,”
and explores how this timeless truth reveals the ego’s desire for recognition without
responsibility. Through examples from leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, the
post uncovers why this mindset is so common — and how choosing shared effort over
personal glory leads to stronger relationships, better results, and authentic leadership.
Ideal for readers interested in mindfulness, professional development, emotional
intelligence, and practical wisdom.
When Membership Costs More Than It Gives: Rethinking the Value of Professional Associations
November 20, 2025
Professional Associations have long been the backbone of many industries. They promise community, networking, mentoring, credibility, and growth opportunities. In theory, they are built on
Riding the Waves: The Art of Acceptance from Epictetus to Kabat-Zinn
November 13, 2025
Sometimes I Think of Acceptance as a Quiet Force Sometimes I think of acceptance as a quiet force, like a weed pushing through a crack
He Played Five Aces. Now He Plays the Harp.
October 22, 2025
A frontier epitaph with a timeless message about shortcuts, integrity, and legacy. Boot Hill cemeteries dot the ghost towns of the American West — places
Brad G. Philbrick
A grant proposal writer of biotechnology and healthcare