HR McMasters often speaks of breaking the enemy’s will to fight. Your enemy may have the resources to fight, but if your enemy lacks the will to fight then victory is nigh guaranteed. The Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion is a dramatic testament to the power of will. Regardless of your opinions of that … Continue reading The Loss of Will
Category: Productivity
Random Thoughts about Re-imagining Rest
What is rest? Is it boredom? Is it excused laziness? At minimum, it is a change. It is a ceasing of the work that comprises the statistical bulk of our time. Of our lives. It is more than “doing nothing”, because doing nothing so often results in the opposite of rest’s intent. The telos of … Continue reading Random Thoughts about Re-imagining Rest
On Taking the Safety
The 2003 Patriots, vying for the top playoff seed in the AFC, faced the Denver Broncos in week 9 of their season. (If you don't care about football, stay with me for a minute. It might be worth it.) They were coming off a grueling game against the Browns and Denver got off to a … Continue reading On Taking the Safety
It’s Good to be a Man
Sunday evening. Late July humidity seeps into the deep corners of the shade, but the water pump on the minivan needs replaced. Belt has to come off from under the engine. Motor mount has to be removed from above. Three hours of sweat and grease and engine coolant later, mixed with a little knuckle blood, … Continue reading It’s Good to be a Man
How American Workers are Redeeming Their Employers from Rigor Mortis
In the last two weeks I have been clubbed into a senseless stupor by the lifeless policies and procedures of 2 large American companies, only to be revived by acts of genuine and personal helpfulness of the employees of those companies. Here are my stories. Story 1 - Lowes I ordered some cabinetry online for … Continue reading How American Workers are Redeeming Their Employers from Rigor Mortis
1 Dimensional Problem Solving
Several years ago - during my electrician days - I wired a house. For some reason I returned a week or two later, probably to add something or make a change at the request of the home owner, when I happened to notice where the HVAC guy had installed his return air duct. I knew … Continue reading 1 Dimensional Problem Solving
Chasing a Platform / Why Do I Blog?
I have always enjoyed writing, and when Covid hit I suddenly found myself in front of a computer far more than I desired. Like the local rivers swollen with the frequent Spring rains and overflowing their banks, words and thoughts tumbled widely and freely . My weekly preaching platform had been taken away and I … Continue reading Chasing a Platform / Why Do I Blog?
Monday Morning Productivity Reminders
Every Monday morning I understand what it must be like to be my child when I tell them, "Go clean up the toy room." Basically, their heads explode with the enormity of their task. Sure, they made the mess, but they feel that this Herculean labor is beyond the reach of mortals. And that's how … Continue reading Monday Morning Productivity Reminders
The Most Powerful Woman in Springfield
"Do you want to know who the most powerful woman in Springfield is?" he asked me over the counter. I can't remember his name, but he was a contractor. I wondered if there had been some 417 Magazine article about up and coming women in our town. Or maybe there had been a write-up in … Continue reading The Most Powerful Woman in Springfield
5 (Theological) Reasons A Man Should Change His Own Oil
For whatever reason, the mechanics I tend to use have been really busy lately and so it occurred to me that as I am a competent adult male I should start changing my own oil. This led to replacing a failed power steering pump, which led me to consider the whole concept of maintaining my … Continue reading 5 (Theological) Reasons A Man Should Change His Own Oil
Nathan Writes 