The Lone Recruiter Podcast’s Post

Dealing with criticism. We have misconceptions, in which we think and assume that If somebody is criticising us, or told us that we are wrong or Somebody got angry upon us - we start to take it as offense and we assume They are our enemies, they are bad, they are not on our side. How they dare to say this, They are attacking our reputation and ego - and we think, the best way to respond to these criticism is by - being irrational. But this is just a delusion. The best revenge is :- Being a Pragmatist doing the best of what will advance us in the long run, this is the only revenge; to do something - that puts you in a better position. Photo is not that good of a hook.

In the ongoing feud between Daryl Hewison and I, over the importance of truth, I can't get past one thing. As I understand it, Daryl doesn't like overly certain ASSERTIONS OF TRUTH, because there is always some uncertainty. Always. Usually? I don't know. Anyway... Because there is always an element of uncertainty, Daryl believes the truth doesn't matter at all. But if an idea is expressed with the appropriate amount of uncertainty, isn't that more truthful than an overly certain claim? Isn't that why we have error bars on bar charts? And if an appropriate amount of uncertainty is more truthful, why does Daryl value it? p.s. It’s not a feud; I’m just being dramatic for attention.

From the stands, they hissed and sneered. How easy to criticize in the comment section. How hero-villain. What anti-fun. Each person lowering the frequency of the room with participation. Aftward, there’s a stench. Just hanging there. A water-cooler cloud of unfulfilled dreams. WHAT’S THE ALTERNATIVE? I get it. I have a close friend who is miserable in her job. But won’t change. Why? It’s just easier to complain, play victim… To not take responsibility. Taking responsibility = owning the possibility of (public) failure. SO WHAT? Soooo what (Miles Davis plays in the background). So what. Otherwise, you watch, you comment, you sneer FROM THE STANDS. Why not get onto the field? Dig your feet into the grass. Kick up some dirt. And LIVE. Live all of it. Every win, tear, ripple & high. Breath is our fuel. Might as well breathe heavy inhales on the field. Take in LIFE. Sweat out the mistakes. Run in the rain. Because one day you’ll rest in a box. Don’t sit in that box early.

The No. 1 kind of regret people have at the end of their lives "I'm hell-bent on helping us all make the most of our time," says Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End With No Regrets." Read in CNBC: https://lnkd.in/ghby_9WT Are your biggest regrets things that you did or said or things that you didn’t do or didn’t say? Share in the comments! And check out this article that has some insight about regrets and some tips for how to live your life with no regrets!

The activities I was told were a waste of time by every authority figure in my life for YEARS—drawing, writing, and making games—ended up allowing me to retire at 44 with zero debt, and no one to answer to. But I spent decades in a haze chasing the next, bigger role and pay check, sleepwalking. It's easy to get lost. The world is built to *get* you lost. Now, I spend all my time with my family or painting, drawing, or making the games *I* want to, for me. This is not some schtick...my family is not rich. I inherited nothing. Everything we have I made with my art. This is just to say: no one in this world knows your situation, your dreams, or your capabilities *except* you. Not your loved ones. Not teachers. No one. Only you can make decisions based on them. Of course, off on your own, failure can certainly occur, but now, passively waiting to be bounced around like a pinball by outward direction is almost a *guaranteed* failure. I'd say the odds are about the same. Do not be cowed into "safe" decisions by the people in your lives and don't live to please others and not yourself. The systems and processes that worked for them are likely fallen into ruin by now. Do what *you* want to do for yourself. There is no credit back at the end for "following the rules" or making other people happy by destroying your life. This is it. Don't fuck it up. Good luck. https://lnkd.in/gM3S2JZt

Great advice from Made By James"Only take advice from people that are where you want to be." https://bit.ly/3HTowOP

I’d love to hear your opinion on where I got it right and where I got it wrong! Link in the comments

Be careful who you listen to. As soon as you have an idea, they’ll tell you it sucks. It’s too much. It’s too little. You’re too early. And probably too late. It’s been done. It’s never been done. But here's the thing. These doubters are your friends. They’re how the world tests you. If you give up on your dream - or tone it down - after hearing from a few naysayers, you didn’t have the commitment to go the distance anyway. However, if you decide to continue on despite the negativity, it’s time to flip the script: surround yourself with the few who believe—the folks who light up at your idea. The folks who know that tomorrow that looks nothing like today. Now go. There’s work to do.

My latest blog post, and yes, it contains the words "Taylor Swift."

Ever notice how the media loves to start your day with a dose of negativity? Here’s what CNN offered today. (By the way, CNN is not my channel of choice). I listen to Fox News and CNN and make up my own mind. Top 5 Things” they think you need to know: 1. CA wildfires 2. Political drama that never ends. 3. Someone shot and killed 4. 32 person canoe 5. Some B.S. I can’t even remember. Let’s flip the script! How about starting our day with some positivity instead? Here are my top 5: 1. Set a positive intention. 2. Take a few moments for gratitude. 3. Enjoy a healthy breakfast. 4. Do the things that need to get done 5. Learn something new. Let’s choose to start our day on a brighter note! 🌞