by Carl Richards | Dec 17, 2018 | Decisions, Dreams
You shouldn’t start a restaurant unless you know people like your cooking. Sure, it’s been your dream to own a restaurant since you were a kid. Perhaps you’ve finally saved enough to give yourself a running start. Your spouse and parents always tell you how great a...
by Carl Richards | Oct 5, 2018 | Dreams, happiness
You’re hiding something. That’s right, I’m talking to you. You’ve got a secret. Maybe your spouse, a close friend or a sibling knows. But I bet almost nobody else does. There is something you so want to do. You can feel it. It’s like a sliver you’ve had under...
by Carl Richards | Sep 6, 2018 | Emotions, Life, Relationships
Over a year ago my I moved to New Zealand with my family. It has been amazing in so many ways, but I do have to admit to being lonely sometimes. I miss my friends. I miss the friends who have celebrated with me during moments of great joy and have mourned with me when...
by Carl Richards | Aug 23, 2018 | Emotions, Life
I was in the airport when I found out that the mother of one of my best friends had just died quite suddenly. She was at dinner with a friend, felt sick and was dead within a few hours. I learned this through a message from my mom, who heard about it on the local...
by Carl Richards | Aug 14, 2018 | Habits, Life
There’s nothing wrong with ranting. Most people do it. I would argue that everybody needs to do it. In fact, I’d even suggest that ranting is a good thing. But only if you do it right. If you do it wrong, the consequences can cost you your job, your friendships or...
