May 30Unmasking Dissent: Loyalty in Disguise — Random Thoughts of NothingnessIf you’ve ever found yourself holding back a contrary opinion at work, or biting your tongue during a heated family dinner, you’re not alone. The idea of dissent is often shrouded in fear and misunderstanding. However, when I read Ozan Varol’s telling of Netflix’s 2011 Qwikster saga regarding the risks…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
May 22Rethinking the December Rush: Why December Strategic Planning Is Probably Ineffective & Lacks CompassionEvery year, the holiday season rolls around, and with it often comes the daunting task of annual strategic planning. Traditionally conducted in December, this practice, upon closer examination, may be less than ideal. Let’s dive into why a rethink may be in order (aka. …Business3 min readBusiness3 min read
Apr 20, 2020Prevalent Emotion During These Unprecedented Times — Random Thoughts of NothingnessThe world is on lockdown. The stock market is volatile. Unemployment has set multiple records and not in a good way. Politicians are acknowledging death. None of that might compare to the deprivation of human connection. We are socially distancing from people we love… or even like. We yearn for human connections beyond those displayed on a 5.5″ screen. We want handshakes and hugs, not YAZ (yet another Zoom). …3 min read3 min read
Mar 24, 2020Pain Is Also ContagiousIn 2016, neuroscientists published a paper entitled, “ Social Transfer of Pain In Mice “ in Science Advances. The experiment tested pain experience and tolerance in three different groups of mice. The first group underwent controlled changes to have a more acute feeling of pain. …Musings3 min readMusings3 min read
Mar 21, 2020OK, Boomer… We Need You, and You Need UsThe modern workplace entered a new phase a few years ago. For the first time in history, we have five generations working together under the same roof: Traditionalists-born before 1946. Baby Boomers-born between 1946 and 1964. Generation X-born between 1965 and 1976. Generation Y, or Millennials-born between 1977 and 1997. …3 min read3 min read
Mar 14, 2020MS Awareness Week 2020 — Day 7 #ThisIsMSSo, how does one end a week of posting about a life with multiple sclerosis? That’s the question I have been asking myself all week. To answer this, I thought back to why I stepped out to become public about my MS and why I posted this week. Every person…M2 min readM2 min read
Mar 13, 2020MS Awareness Week 2020 — Day 6 #ThisIsMSA few weeks ago, I fell while running. It was a nasty fall and worse than I thought. I didn’t fall on the hills. I fell on the flat. It could have been MS. It could have been a root. It could have been dumb luck. After dealing with pain…M1 min readM1 min read
Mar 11, 2020MS Awareness Week 2020 — Day 4 #ThisIsMSGRAPHIC! I don’t want to give the impression that MS is easy for me or anyone. I am blessed & can deal with most of the challenges, including the pain. Sometimes, it rears its head in ways that impact me. But, it’s the commitment to keep fighting that matters most. …M1 min readM1 min read
Mar 10, 2020MS Awareness Week 2020 — Day 3 #ThisIsMSToday was my 200th class at OrangeTheory Fitness. I started 16 months ago to supplement my running & personal trainer. It has forced me to run faster than I usually like. (AO — 11.5+) #ThisIsMS View in Instagram ⇒ Originally published at https://www.porterhome.com on March 10, 2020.M1 min readM1 min read
Mar 9, 2020MS Awareness Week 2020 — Day 2 #ThisIsMSAs part of my treatment, I incur weekly injections. How funny? I once tore apart a treatment room at a doctor’s office when I was a kid because the nurse tried to give me a shot. Today, it’s just part of the process to fight MS. #ThisIsMS View in Instagram ⇒ Originally published at https://www.porterhome.com on March 9, 2020.1 min read1 min read
