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Sparring With the Sump Pump

On 3 Jan 20213 Jan 2021 By Albert SchmidtIn My JourneyLeave a comment

When I returned home one day and was told the sump pump did not work, my ordeal was just beginning.

NIMBYism is About More Than Just Opposition to Local Construction

On 19 Jul 202019 Jul 2020 By Albert SchmidtIn My Journey6 Comments

If something isn't happening to us, we downplay it. Why the NIMBYism attitude allows us to ignore the plight of others.

The Interplay Between Goals and Motivations

On 7 Jun 202021 Jun 2020 By Albert SchmidtIn My Journey, On Writing4 Comments

In this COVID19 time, take some time to think about your goals and why you want them.

On the Matter of Patience and Kindness

On 26 Apr 2020 By Albert SchmidtIn My Journey11 Comments

We’re experiencing a lot of frustration, anger and fear right now. Perhaps we need a dose of kindness and patience for and from each other. I know I do. We’ll get through COVID-19 together.

The Gift of Reality Calibration

On 16 Feb 202012 Aug 2020 By Albert SchmidtIn My Journey11 Comments

Sometimes parents need to let their kids fail at something, or at least learn there are better ways to solve problems. It’s part of growing up, and it is hard to teach. I call these incidents Reality Calibrations.

Listening is Half of Good Communicating

On 12 Jan 202031 May 2020 By Albert SchmidtIn My Journey33 Comments

What makes you angry? What makes groups of people angry? One answer is that the art of listening is sadly atrophied. Read why my New Year’s Resolution is to listen better.

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