Category Archives: The Store

Sometimes the Best Move Is to Pick Up the Phone

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Terry McDaniel

It feels like conversation are built on texts, emails it’s easy to default to written communication for everything. It’s fast, convenient, and efficient. But efficiency doesn’t always equal clarity. Words on a screen don’t carry tone, facial expression, or intent. … Continue reading →

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Have a Goal. Make a Contract With Yourself. Don’t Renegotiate

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Terry McDaniel

Most people don’t fail because they lack goals.They fail because they negotiate with themselves. We set a goal with good intentions. We feel motivated. We imagine a better version of ourselves. And then—when things get uncomfortable—we start bending the rules. … Continue reading →

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Connect the Dots: Why Your Past Matters More Than You Think

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

In his famous 2005 Stanford commencement address, Steve Jobs said: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” It’s a simple, powerful idea: even if you don’t understand how your present experiences will matter … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Successful Day: Get Enough Sleep

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

After all my research and personal trial and error, I’ve found one simple truth: to be your most successful, productive, and focused self, you need sleep. It’s tempting to think that staying up late, grinding through the night, or waking … Continue reading →

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The Power of Idea Napkins

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

My filing cabinets aren’t filled with papers, tax forms, or business documents. They’re filled with napkins. Yes, idea napkins. Every time I sit at—my favorite breakfast spot I get a stack of napkins— It’s for capturing thoughts. I’ve sketched out … Continue reading →

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The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

You know, when you’ve been around the block a few times, you start to notice something funny. All that stuff you once thought mattered—the shiny car, the fancy watch, the bigger house—well, it doesn’t quite shine the same way as … Continue reading →

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When the Work You Do Every Day Doesn’t Make You Proud

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

It’s an uncomfortable feeling—waking up, going through your daily tasks, and realizing that what you’re doing doesn’t bring you pride or fulfillment. Maybe you’re just “getting by,” checking boxes, or stuck in a role that doesn’t align with your values. … Continue reading →

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When You Have So Many Good Ideas You Don’t Know Where to Start

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

If you’re anything like me, your brain is a popcorn machine. 🍿 One idea pops up, and before you can savor it, pop—another one’s flying in. Then another. And another. Before you know it, you’ve got so many good ideas … Continue reading →

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Hold Tight to Your Dreams, Kid— Grandpa’s Advice on Growing Older in a Critical World

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

Let me tell you something that’s been rattling around in my heart for a long while. As you get older, something sneaky happens. It doesn’t hit you all at once—it’s more like a slow drip from a leaky faucet. People … Continue reading →

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Take Time to Fish: Why Unplugging Is Good for the Soul

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Terry McDaniel

I’ll tell you something, kid—when I was your age, we didn’t have phones buzzing in our pockets every five minutes. We had sunrises, coffee in tin mugs, and time to think. And the best thinking I ever did? It happened … Continue reading →

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