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30 (ok 31) Days of NOT bitching

OK, kids. I took 30 days off drinking and liked it so much I extended it to 90.

In May I’m going to tackle an even more insidious demon: complaining. 

In a meeting last week someone was bitching like crazy. It made realize:

• how draining & unpleasant & self-perpetuating & totally non-productive it is
• that I have wasted a big, fat portion of my time on this earth doing it

I know how hard this will be. Complaining is the great pastime, coping mechanism and bonding tool of our time. So here’s what I am going to do everytime I slip up and complain:

1. Write down something positive (and true) about the person or situation in question on a slip of paper.
2. Put the paper in a jar.
3. Read all the positive things (yes, many slip-ups are expected) on May 31st

Anyone with me? Let’s try it!

Seth Godin: You will be disappointed

Sometimes Seth Godin just seems like a master of the obvious. This is a great reminder that in a #FAIL world it’s ok to hit bumps. In fact, it’s necessary.