Deserts of Plenty

The history of the Populist Movement in the late 19th century and Civil Rights in the 1960's was a push by opponents to put race above class. Today, the left tries a similar feat putting ideology above class.

Extending the benefit of the doubt to people will aid you.

Behaviour, results, performance tend to stay pretty close to the average. An outlying event - either good or bad - happens but, eventually things return to 'normal'. If that event is 'good' praise won't make it continue but if that event is 'bad' yelling seems to work.

Human beings have an inherent bias towards us vs them thinking. Only by being aware of it can we hope to reduce its effect on us.

On the eve of my 60th birthday, I have recently discovered what held me back for so many years. Now that I know, how much peace and happiness it has brought me.

It doesn't matter how good is your idea if you're a jerk.

In 1994, Stella Liebeck ordered a coffee from a McDonald's drive through. What happened next was a master class in public relations.