Category Archives: Too XYZ
Introvert Initiative
We often hear that a phone call is much better than email in making an impression. But to make a real impression, we need to find a way to meet with someone face to face. Even if it means researching their favorite restaurant and requesting a booth next to their own for their daily lunch. …
No, I’m Not Happy for Jane.
I am Too XYZ to be inspired by the success of my peers. The easy explanation would be jealousy. I want what they have. I cannot deny some of that may be at work. To some, being jealous of other people is a sin. To others it is a motivation. To me, however, it is …
The Death of Bin Laden and Our Reactions to Reactions
Last night was a big night for America in many ways. At least a big night for many Americans, and indeed those throughout the world. Osama Bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, was killed by American special forces Pakistan. Crowds gathered outside the White House, at Ground Zero, and several other places to celebrate …
Our Mental Tornadoes and Positive Thinking
For several hours this morning my county was hit with a rolling collection of severe storms, each of which had pretty good potential to produce a tornado. (And a few of them did.) That means we were under a “tornado warning” (one is imminent or has been spotted) from 4:30AM until about 10:00AM. Nothing as …
Cross Post from Always Off Book: Happy Birthday Shakespeare
This is a first for me, but I am cross posting, or at least cross referencing my latest Always Off Book post here on Too XYZ. I am doing so because I am excited to be a part of a week long blogosphere celebration of William Shakespeare’s birthday. I am quite proud of this post, …
Ty Unglebower 