Millions of lives are suddenly on hold lately. The crisis brought on by the new coronavirus has left many people jobless. It’s destroying companies — both large and small — and it’s forcing some of us to change plans that we had been ready to execute this year.
I didn’t realize how much this had affected me mentally until I put some things together Friday afternoon. Then I spent the weekend thinking about where I stood — and what I can do. I don’t have a new plan yet, but I discovered that the most important decision I could make was to take control back instead of waiting to see what others do to solve this crisis.
The audio embedded below is about eight and a half minutes long.

The things you do in life are largely determined by who you decide to be
Very few things warm my heart and fill me with joy like babies
I often need this warning label: ‘Does not play well with others’
Let’s try a candid conversation just for the few who want to hear
Connection with a child can make routine day feel more meaningful
Rand Paul shows you can fight the system or join it — but not both
Intelligent, well-meaning people often pull in opposite directions
Though it’s helpful to have talent, that won’t guarantee success
‘Hey, do you already have a wife? My mom doesn’t have a husband’