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Archives for June 2018

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Jason Hewlett, June 2018 Adultitis Fighter of the Month

An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. Jason Hewlett is a world-class entertainer and a hall of fame speaker who has brought joy and laughter to audiences all over the world. Jason is not only an Adultitis Fighter, he’s an Adultitis Antidote. If you are …

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You Learned This in School, But it Won’t Help You Now

Recently, I was conducting a day-long workshop in Vancouver for a group of business owners. I was encouraging them to get intentional about what they wanted out of life. I’m surprised at how often this step gets neglected. It’s important, because until we are clear on what we’re aiming for, we’ll end up aimlessly drifting along with the current, mindlessly following rules that don’t exist, while wasting time and energy making choices that don’t serve us well. One attendee asked, “But what if we don’t know what we want?” I don’t remember what I said in the moment, but I have thought about …

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The Best Policy is the One You Make Up After You Read This

If you’ve been following along for a while here, you know that I am a big proponent of breaking rules (particularly the ones that don’t exist.) What might surprise you is that I am equally cool with creating them, too, as long as you’re clear on the reason. I want to share with you one of the most liberating concepts I’ve come across, and believe it or not, it involves making and abiding by strict rules. It’s the idea of creating personal policies. You're well aware of how big companies devise all kinds of policies to protect their interests. You’ve heard it dozens of times: “I’m …

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What Good Is A Bag of Fish Heads

I never realized how valuable a simple bag of fish heads could be. As I mentioned last week, our family had the opportunity to spend two weeks in the Pacific Northwest, where we explored Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula, and a little taste of Canada (eh?) We did a lot of fun things, some of which cost money, of course. A surprising gem in Victoria, British Columbia, was Miniature World. (I have always been a sucker for tiny dioramas and hand-crafted doll houses.) One of the bigger splurges was $135 to experience a 30-minute horse drawn carriage ride. It was totally fine. We had a great …

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Secrets Kids Know by Allen Klein

I had the great privilege of reading a review copy of Allen Klein's latest book, "Secrets Kids Know That Adults Oughta Learn: Enriching Your Life by Viewing It Through The Eyes of a Child." It's a real gem. If you like what this site is all about, you'll love this book. You know that I am a big proponent of being more like children. Heck, I’ve made a career out of it! Since we grown-ups tend to be out of practice, the best way to relearn is to hang out with children themselves. (It’s one of the best perks of being a parent or grandparent.) The second best way might be to read this …

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Do You See the Magic Sitting Right Next to You?

We finally made it to Victoria in British Columbia after hearing about it from so many travelers who spoke of it with stars in their eyes. Kim and I have always had a thing for the Pacific Northwest, but between the mountain views, the ocean air, and the old British charm, it didn't disappoint. When we were preparing to board the ferry to return to the States, the customs officer seemed genuinely shocked to hear from us that people referred to it as a magical place. "Huh," he shrugged. "I don't know about that." I was surprised by his response, and a little saddened. I suppose I …

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