Monthly Archives: March 2018

Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #62

When a bad idea’s time arrives, no amount of reason will stop it from being implemented.

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Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #61

The people who most invoke strong feelings in you (anger, disgust, fear, hatred, etc.) are the ones who have the most to teach you.

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Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #60

Outstanding ideas often come when people work together, but committees often make spectacularly bad decisions. What’s with that?

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Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #59

Nothing is ever as simple as you think it is.

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Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #58

Reflection inspired by donating platelets: There are many things in life that don’t feel good when you’re doing them, but after you’re done, you’re glad you did.

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Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #57

My friend Loyd once pointed out that taste is not a virtue.

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Lessons I’ve learned the hard way #56

People do what makes sense to them. If they do things that don’t make sense to you, it’s because there’s something you don’t understand. Don’t judge them until you’ve made a serious effort to put yourself in their place.

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