"Since the pandemic started, I've wanted to stay connected with our community. Through the form of a weekly blog, I share my insights and reflections on various topics."
Distraction. Sometimes, it’s something we want such as this week when I find myself wanting to be distracted from thinking about 19 children murdered in Uvalde, Texas.
Not many people have heard of Joey Zanaboni. That’s because he is the play-by-play announcer for the FredNats, the Washington Nationals Class A minor league baseball team in Frederick Maryland. Why am I focused on Joey?
I find that sometimes, things I read or hear resonate with me, are forgotten and then come back to me at the right time. Several months ago, in a newsletter for my daughter’s school, one of the teachers wrote about her father and his attitude as he was approaching his death.
In the business of financial planning, we are constantly developing projections of outcomes under various sets of assumptions. In almost every case, one of those assumptions is the year in which the client embarks on their final journey.
For the past few months, I have been feeling a little out of sorts. I attribute it to all that is happening in the world: the unexpected invasion of Ukraine, the horrible pictures we see daily from Ukraine, the economic and market turmoil, and the continuing incivility by people on opposite sides of the political spectrum. I think all of these factors contribute to heightened anxiety.
Daniel Pink is an author of books such as Drive and The Power of Regret. His themes focus on business, work, creativity and behavior. He also has a video blog, The Pinkcast, which promotes science-based tools and tips for working smarter and living better. Who doesn’t want that?