Blog of Josh Hall

Give frequently.   There is no “giving season”.   Forget National Day of Giving.  The time is now and the time is always.  Don’t just send a check once a year to your favorite charity.  Don’t JUST send a check once a year!  Volunteer!  Interact with people.  Spread the word.  If you think writing a check […]

Give generously.   I’m not talking [just] monetarily.  I am talking about your stuff, your time, your work, your abilities.  Sometimes I take flak about how I will sell anything I own.  It’s true, if I’m not using it, I don’t want it taking up space.  If someone else would use it, all the better.  […]

What is the most important world cause? Where do your priorities lie? Frame the question in the sense of if you had 1 chance to erradicate one of the items forever, which would it be? [poll ID=26]

Whenever I have a job interview and they ask me if I have ever been fired from a job, I can’t help but laugh.  I can’t lie, but I can’t really say “yes” without giving the story.  The truth is, I’ve been fired from the same job twice. During the summer of 2001, I had […]

Elevator rides are not social catalysts and therefor should not be used as social opportunities. There are social norms to follow and you should make sure you’re prepared. These are from “The Definitive book of body language” by Allan and Barbara Pease: There will be no talking to anyone, including a person you know. Avoid […]

So what are you going to try to do this year?  Think you’ll stick to it? [poll id=21]