In the last edition of Outside the Box, I kicked off a series that compares long term careers to marriages, and I received some responses that doubted the similarities between these two things. Last time, I explored basic motivations for jumping into a marriage or career: passion, possibility of growth, and security. To confirm that … Continue reading Volume 41: Is a Career Really a Professional Marriage?
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Volume 40: Why Do People Get Married?
Based on this week's Hallmark holiday, I have a question for you all: Why do people get married? Pop culture would tell us that the one and only reason is love, but, as with most things, the reality is much more complicated. Sure, passion and the emotional component play a big part, but there are other, … Continue reading Volume 40: Why Do People Get Married?
Volume 39: Sometimes, We Fall Short
Lately, I've talked a lot about America's Team in this newsletter. This is definitely a reflection of the city my company is based out of, as Dallas has been abuzz with Cowboys talk for much of the past few months. There has been huge talk about the fact that this could be the team to … Continue reading Volume 39: Sometimes, We Fall Short
Volume 38: The Art of the Goal
It's that time again. I'm sure you've all been overwhelmed, as I have, with the usual rush of "New Year, New Me" nonsense that comes out as people want to totally reinvent themselves for a new year. They say they're going to drop 80 pounds. They say they're going to cut their time at work in half … Continue reading Volume 38: The Art of the Goal
Volume 37: The Impact of Youth on the Dallas Cowboys
Every year around this time, I write an article about being thankful and reflecting on everything we have as we close out the year. This topic is obviously very worthwhile and important. Too often we get caught up in our complaints about what we don't have, or spend time envious of what others have, and … Continue reading Volume 37: The Impact of Youth on the Dallas Cowboys
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