Even prior to the house arrest, the role of friendships in American social life was waning. That finding is the result of a recent survey on American friendships. According to the survey, fewer Americans now claim to have a BFF. Just imagine Thelma trying that epic road trip without Louise. Or Ricky Bobby trying the Shake & Bake move without Cal Naughton, Jr. We all know how that turned out.
Read MoreIt’s 2am and the poo party is raging-like someone dropped Adderall in the punch bowl. You need to talk to a friend about the hard stuff of life. Is there anyone you could call? Anyone that would throw on jeans and a faded ball cap and meet you at Starbucks in 20 minutes?
If not you have some work to do, my friend.
Read MoreDoes watching the news make your blood boil? What if I told you that the cable and national news networks use anger as their primary tool to keep you engaged and watching ads? Yup, they are playing chess; we are the willing pawns in their game. And it’s dividing our country in the name of profits.
Read MoreCan we just go back to December 31, 2019 and get a do-over?
Read MoreFor the first time in our lives, we cannot look at our children and promise “every thing is gonna be okay.” That’s gonna be hard for them…and you.
Read MoreA few years ago I had a memorable lunch with a sitting Congressman. Towards the end of lunch I asked a throw-away question: “what’s wrong with Congress?” He was ready for it: “For most people In Congress this is the best job they’ve ever had.”
Read MoreIs it possible that people are genuinely desperate for more meaningful conversations? I think so. Perhaps it’s one of the reasons that so many people are so darn unhappy. So why do we suck at being honest about the Fecal Festival brewing in our own backyard?
Read MorePerhaps if we engage people superficially we only get what we give. And if we engage people fearlessly we get true authenticity in response. Honesty begets honesty. Makes sense to me. I extended my hand. And people came out of the woodwork. Being brutally honest and sharing frightening or unflattering things about our lives is difficult. Particularly when everyone seems to be living these perfect Instagram lives.
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