by Alan Hoffler | Mar 12, 2025 | Deep Thoughts, Sunrise/Sunset
There aren’t many better ways that I can think of than a sunrise over a body of water. This is two days in a row for me. Today is even more special, because I got to share it with my dad. I am saddened at how few sunrises I get (make myself) to experience. ...
by Alan Hoffler | Feb 6, 2025 | Deep Thoughts
This wisdom, via a friend via a podcast, tells us why we’re so lousy at analyzing and fixing ourselves. We can’t see things for what they are. We’re too close to the problem, which is us. But it doesn’t stop us from trying. This is related to another quote I use a lot...
by Alan Hoffler | Feb 6, 2025 | Deep Thoughts
In one of the public speaking classes I taught, the students were remarking on the prevalent use of speech fillers. They mentioned non-words such as “um,” “you know,” “like,” and “literally.” Once they became aware of the use, they began correcting themselves and...
