Reminders that you matter, that you are unique, that you are wonderful, that you are uniquely wonderful, that you matter, and that you are loved!
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3 important lessons when life and work get overwhelming (March 11, 2026)
I have been completely consumed and overwhelmed at work since the beginning of January.
But today, I’m finishing the last of three really consuming projects.It’s a reminder to me of three critical lessons that are really helpful to keep in mind when life gets challenging.
First,“this too shall pass.” Everything eventually ends and at that point you can catch up on sleep, relax, and so on, but the memory of what kind of job you did will always be with you.
Second, to live is to work, and if we can learn to find meaning in that we will be so much happier.
Last of all, work will always be a challenge because they don’t pay you to do things that are fun and easy. You only get paid to do things that are unpleasant or challenging or require unique, skills.
The trick is to make sure you are willing to accept the trade-offs cost and benefits.
Sending you all my love,
Your #InternetGrandpa
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10 Mar 2026
Relationships (1): Take your cues from people who have what you actually want, not from those who only have opinions (March 10, 2026)
I was asked twice recently to post some thoughts about relationships, both for those not in a relationship who would like to become in those who are in a relationship, but don’t feel it is working out.I don’t pretend to be an expert, but there are basic foundational understandings that used to be just woven into the culture.And, after 33 years of marriage, I have learned a few things myself, and been around others who have had long-term relationships as well. I’m going to do my best to share these principles that I believe have helped me and many others.I’ll probably do a whole bunch of these little snippets.I am struck by the fact that the fundamental mindset and skills and understandings that allow relationships to thrive used to be baked into culture in a way it no longer seems to be.So I think one of the first steps is being around people who have what you want and tuning out those who don’t have what you want.Also, it’s easy to look in the past and see where things weren’t good, and where there needed to be changes. But often these problems can be changed, improved, and tweaked: they don’t have to just be thrown out.Good relationships are such a big key to happiness and I want you to be happy! So much love,Your #InternetGrandpa
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9 Mar 2026
A simple verbal trick helps us be much more empowered and much happier! (March 9, 2026)
If you really want to be empowered and happy, try replacing the words “I have to../“ with “I choose to..” or “ I’m investing in…”I often catch myself, saying, “I have to do such and such,” when there’s a task that I don’t really like or want to do.But the reality is that most of these things are actually just natural results of what I have already chosen to do.Often they are investments in something greater even if they are not common themselves things I like.So instead of saying, “I have to do this.” I tried to say “I have chosen to do this.” Or, “this is an investment that I’m making for some greater good.“
This will help you feel empowered and self-actualized, and that will make you happy.
And I do so want you to be happy!All my love,
Your #InternetGrandpa
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