Resolutions Done Right: The Truth In Numbers

December 30th, 2010 Posted in Advice, Opinion, PINO PER DIEM
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Chase History with me.

Chase History with me.

On the penultimate post of 2010, I’d like to discuss briefly on the universal reset button.  Before your kick your goals, or find your resolve in your resolutions, remember that none of this will be possible without one little devilish detail: the numbers.

“I’m writing a book.  I’ve got the page numbers done.” – Stephen Wright

Quantifying digression and progression alike are indispensable when trying to achieve anything.  Just think about it; you have a certain milestone you want to achieve something.  The best strategies include:

Setting a …

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Ralph On Relationships: Impatience – Is This Your Future?

December 29th, 2010 Posted in Advice, PINO PER DIEM, Relationships
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No Country for Young Men.

No Country for Young Men.

If you’re in New York, you know all about the day-after-Christmas snowstorm that blanketed the streets.  I only knew about it second-hand, as I basked in the glory of the Sunshine State for nearly two weeks.  But it had a direct affect on me; thousands of flights were canceled just yesterday, and during an oft-delayed flight that was mine in the morning-turned-afternoon, I couldn’t help but CNN have a special story about the issues they had back home.

“We are particularly sorry for the great …

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How-To Tuesday’s: Focusing on your Focus

December 28th, 2010 Posted in Advice, How-To Tuesdays, Opinion
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Bring it in.

Bring it in.

Ok, it’s hard.  The holiday’s are here, people are over; your favorite TV show is on Monday nights, there are too many good movies out.  The point is, distractions are ubiquitous with no end in sight.  Therein lies the dilemma, especially for 2011 – you got goals, hence the focus on focus.

Will keep this one terse.  Here are some tips to focus on that focus:

ISOLATE

Put down the cell phone, turn off the computer – but if you really have to, leave it offline.  In …

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What I Learned on Sunday: The Importance of Support

December 27th, 2010 Posted in PINO PER DIEM, Sunday Learning
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WE ARE FAMILY.

WE ARE FAMILY.

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a warm, family filled holiday.  A sincere warm wish to you and yours!

As a sibling-less child, I’ve prided myself in being the lone inheritor of my surname; but this year I’ve already seen changes that will affect me for the rest of my life.

And on Sunday, I’ve learned that although being self-reliant is essential in the journey of life, but even more so is a support system that you attain from your family, your friends, and everyone else that …

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Profiles In Passion: Kevin & Video Games

December 24th, 2010 Posted in Advice, Profiles in Passion
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The Wizard.

The Wizard.

Meet Kevin, 22.  Surely this holiday, like every other, he’s happy; it’s Christmas time, which is one of the best times to give and get.  He’ll be somewhere glued to a TV, but he won’t be watching – he’ll be playing.

THE PASSION? VIDEO GAMES

“Video Games are bad for you?  That’s what they said about rock and roll.” – Shigeru Miyamoto

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING?

“I’ve been playing for 16 years now – for 6 years seriously 10 years before as a hobby.”

WHAT …

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The Heuristics of Habits

December 23rd, 2010 Posted in Advice, Opinion, PINO PER DIEM
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Thousand + Steps = 26.2 Miles.

Thousand + Steps = 26.2 Miles.

We all have them; big or small, habits habitually wreak havoc in our everyday lives.  We may have a habit of obsessive-compulsive behavior or we may be absent-minded and insouciant.  Perhaps we bite out nails, leave the TV on before we go to bed, or forget to turn off the light.  It may be big, it may be small; all in all, it does say a lot about you.

“Nothing is in reality either pleasant or unpleasant by nature; but all things become so …

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Ralph On Relationships: How Do You Know?

December 22nd, 2010 Posted in Advice, Opinion, PINO PER DIEM, Relationships
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Knowing.

Knowing.

Recently, someone asked me when did I know – know that I was sure that I wanted to marry whom I did.  The decision at the time was easy, a fact hard to believe by just reflecting on my illustrious past and inglorious reputation.  I suppose from the outside looking in, it looks like a bit of a 180-degree turn, but that’s a shortsighted notion and approach; all along it’s been an evolution, a 360-degree revolution if you will – a growth from start to finish.

But back to …

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