We Use Too Much Toilet Paper: A Lesson in Resource Stewardship

Don't Forget to Look Behind You

Don't Forget to Look Behind You.New hashtag#Blog [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=blog&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7238905349695557632] alert! In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to focus on the future and forget the journey we've already conquered. Reflecting on our past actions can unveil valuable insights into our decisions, struggles, and triumphs. Check out the blog for a reminder to pause, look back, and learn from the road traveled.

Joy Reminder

For a long time, I ran a podcast called the Joy site. But it never really found its legs, but I am still obligated by passion to remind everybody to find joy in their life and maybe, just maybe help them do that.

Birthdays: The Secret Weapon You're Not Using (But Should Be)

Birthdays: The Secret Weapon You're Not Using (But Should Be) Alright, fellow business leaders, let's talk about birthdays. Now, before you click away thinking this is a fluffy,sentimental detour, hear me out. Birthdays, my friends, hold a hidden power in the corporate world – a power that can boost morale, strengthen teams, and ultimately, fuel success. We all know the traditional birthday narrative: cake, presents, maybe a slightly embarrassing childhood photo circulating the office. But the historical roots of birthdays are actually quite fascinating. Ancient Egyptians celebrated the pharaoh's abirthday as a day of renewal, while the Romans believed birthdays were connected to a person's guardian spirit. The underlying theme? Birthdays have always been a time to acknowledge someone's existence and importance.

Motivation vs. Discipline: Keys to Success in Life and Business

Motivation vs. Discipline: Keys to Success in Life and BusinessWhen it comes to achieving success, whether in fitness, personal life, or business, the terms "motivation" and "discipline" are often thrown around. While they are frequently used interchangeably, they hold distinct meanings and implications for how we approach our goals. Understanding the differences between motivation and discipline can make all the difference in our journey to success.

We Use Too Much Toilet Paper: A Lesson in Resource Stewardship

We Use Too Much Toilet Paper: A Lesson in Resource StewardshipAs a business analyst and leader, I spend my days dissecting processes, identifying inefficiencies, and optimizing systems.  Lately, however, my analytical lens has landed on something rather unexpected: toilet paper.  Now, hear me out.  It might seem like a mundane topic, but the sheer volume of toilet paper we consume serves as a powerful metaphor for a much larger societal issue – our insatiable appetite for "more."Let's delve deeper.  According to Earth911, the average American consumes a whopping 141 rolls of toilet paper per year.  Imagine the environmental footprint of that statistic.  Millions of trees are pulped, billions of gallons of water utilized, and a significant amount of energy expended – all to produce a product that's used and discarded in mere seconds.