Why Your “Why” Matters

The 5 “W” questions “Who? What? Where? When? Why?” have been a staple of life and advice for ages. We learn them from parents, teachers, and television cop shows. They can be the basis for getting to the root of an issue or for fleshing out an idea. However, when is the last time you applied them to what you are currently doing in life?

Read More
Joe Cardamone
“Be yourself” is not Good Advice

It’s just so frustratingly vague. Which self should you be? When someone is in the position to ask for or receive advice to which “be yourself” is the answer it shows they don't yet know the answer (at least in the area they are asking about).

Read More
Joe Cardamone
Stillness as the Fuel for Passion

Fire is the totem element for passion and desire. It is what people refer to when discussing a great person or one who can push through adversity. "You can see the fire in her eyes" or "there is a fire in his belly" are both common phrases when referencing such a person. Fire is good and its association is valid.

Read More
Joe Cardamone
Vividly Memorable

I have a memory I reflect on occasionally and figured I would share it. Sometimes it just pops up like a video being played from pause and other times something someone says or does triggers it.

Read More
Joe Cardamone