Here are my most-read articles on Medium (as of 1/8/23) — Hey Everyone! Welcome to my little corner here on Medium. I’ve been writing on this platform since 2018. I write on a variety of topics, including faith, politics, history, personal development, communication skills, leadership, artificial intelligence, and more. I even write fiction. Most of my articles (or “stories” as Medium…

#4: Once you have a list of all the tasks you must complete… — Do you find yourself running out of time? Do your tasks pile up while you helplessly juggle never-ending responsibilities and interruptions? Do you often see the clock as your enemy, rather than your friend? Do you feel in control of your time? As Brian Tracy says: “Time management is life…

A 13-year-old girl waits for justice in California — You may have seen the video footage of a woman savagely beating a 13-year-old girl in a Los Angeles-area McDonald’s. If not, you can click on this link. That a grown woman would do such a thing defies reason and begs for justice. Fortunately, the police have arrested the woman…

It’s time to bring back manners and good behavior — There was a time — not that long ago — when most Americans knew how to behave in public. And that included behaving properly when they would go to the movies. It would seem that the times are indeed changing. And not all for the better. A recent article in…

You are not a mind reader — David Hume once wrote: “It is impossible to know for sure what goes on in another person’s mind. We can only make inferences based on their behavior.” While it’s appropriate — sometimes necessary — to make such inferences, we must nevertheless remain open to new information and insights. …

And here’s what it gave me — There are a lot of articles, videos, and ebooks about the power of ChatGPT’s storytelling abilities. So, I decided to test its algorithmic muse with the following prompt: Write a 500-word funny urban fantasy short story featuring a cat that is given the power to speak And here is what…

A Fantasy Short Story — Eamon was sweating, his worn-out lute clutched tightly in his trembling hands. His throat was dry, and his heart pounded in his chest. He had never been so nervous in his life. A long line of aspiring minstrels extended down the richly carpeted hallway, adorned with intricate tapestries and imposing…

You shouldn’t be — No matter who you are… No matter your race, color, religion, age, sex, identity, background, or any other such consideration… You should strive to be emotionally resilient and not easily offended. You’ll be better off — and so will all the people in your life. And the more people who…

A free society must respect the difference — Comedian Ricky Gervais has famously said: Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right. One could also say… Just because you’re offended (or emotionally hurt) doesn’t mean you’re the victim of verbal violence (or abuse). It’s commendable that more of the world’s societies, particularly in the West, have become more…