# life lesson (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 31 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover life lesson. Page: Feed: --- ## [Unless you Say Yes](https://johnmaconline.com/unless-you-say-yes/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unless-you-say-yes) _2026-08-21 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ Saying No is vital, but true growth comes from saying Yes to opportunities. This post explores discipline, prioritization, and the courage to choose what matters. The post Unless you Say Yes appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Theo James Eleven Times](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/theo-james-eleven-times.html) _2026-08-20 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ I am having a real stare at the wall blankly unable to conjure a single solitary thought kind of day, which kinda sucks since I've got shit to accomplish but whatcha gonna do when the dumb strikes you but ride the wave and hope your brain comes back to you. I'm sure one of these times it won't and honestly I say bring it. Don't you just get tired of thinking so goddamned much? Yet the stick up the… ## [Thursday's Ways Not To Die](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/thursdays-ways-not-to-die.html) _2026-08-20 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ Soulm8te (2026) I considered throwing the disgusting half of this scene behind a page-jump but you know what? The site's been too yuck-free lately -- we needed to bring some yuck. I miss the yuck. So there's the yuck! Enjoy! Anyway -- speaking of not yuck -- the minute I learned that my Daredevil crush Arty Froushan was in the M3GAN spin-off Soulm8te I knew I would be watching Soulm8te ... Oh I… ## [Five Frames From ?](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/five-frames-from_0817526845.html) _2026-08-20 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ What movie is this? ## [Good Morning, World](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/good-morning-world_0466211234.html) _2026-08-20 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ I had a totally different post prepped for this morning but that went fast into the trash-can (okay not really -- I'll post it on Monday) when I saw that Charles Melton was once again melton-ing my face off with a new photoshoot. This time it's for GQ Korea ( via ) and more of these might be to come, we'll keep our eyes on this particular prize per our usual obsessive behavior. I've probably said… ## [Does AI Know Who You Are?](https://johnmaconline.com/does-ai-know-who-you-are/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-ai-know-who-you-are) _2026-08-20 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ Explores how AI determines who you are and why your presence matters more than a page or link in the age of intelligent search. The post Does AI Know Who You Are? appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Is It Getting Bitter In Here Or Is It Just Me](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/is-it-getting-bitter-in-here-or-is-it.html) _2026-08-19 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ I know I've posted the above poster for Pedro Aldmodovar's upcoming Bitter Christmas -- which has already come out in lots of places on "the continent" but which will be premiering here on " this continent" at TIFF and then NYFF -- before, because I fucking love that poster. That is a good looking poster, and I would like to buy a copy of it. Alas it seems they've switched over to the poster seen… ## [10 Seconds In Heaven](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/10-seconds-in-heaven.html) _2026-08-19 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ Let Jonathan Bailey take you away. ## [Five Frames From ?](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/five-frames-from_025046182.html) _2026-08-19 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ What movie is this? ## [Good Morning, World](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/good-morning-world_01322451016.html) _2026-08-19 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ Dunno if this is a regular feature for Vogue but they photographed Charles Melton and his dog Neya, a gorgeous husky girl, including an interview about their love -- titled Dogue of course . My mom is a husky lover so I've been around a lot of them and man is Neya pretty -- I suppose a man as pretty as Charles would have to have a dog as pretty as Neya. Pretty things roam in packs! A general rule.… ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BrTJ6PtdxRiA) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Accounting for AI Waste](https://johnmaconline.com/accounting-for-ai-waste/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accounting-for-ai-waste) _2026-08-19 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ AI projects leave behind more than code—waste in tokens, data, and effort. Learn to quantify and reduce AI waste. The post Accounting for AI Waste appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [One Conspiracy I Can’t Shake](https://nerdyvikingphotography.com/2026/08/18/one-conspiracy-i-cant-shake/) _2026-08-19 · Jason Roberts · Nerdy Viking Photography_ What’s a conspiracy theory you actually find believable? I like a good conspiracy theory. Not because I believe every wild-eyed bastard with a YouTube channel and a corkboard covered in red string has cracked the code of the universe from his mother’s basement. But because sometimes the official story arrives wearing shoes that are just \[…\] ## [I’m Not Hiding](https://stevenlachanceauthor.blog/2026/08/18/im-not-hiding/) _2026-08-18 · Steven LaChance - Bestselling Author, Television & Film Personality · Steven LaChance Blog_ I read something recently that said LGBTQ+ people are going to start going back into the closet. I’m not sure how that is even possible once that door has been opened. It is true that in some ways we come out every time we meet someone new or find ourselves in a new situation. I \[…\] ## [Devils & Archers](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/devils-archers.html) _2026-08-18 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ Given it's the buzziest restoration of.. well "the year" doesn't even seem sufficient even though we've only known about its existence since May when it played Cannes -- it's got to be the buzziest restoration of the decade. Anyway given the fact that everybody (including yours truly) is losing their heads over the new re-cut & restoration of Ken Russell's The Devils it's not at all surprising… ## [Five Frames From ?](https://www.mynewplaidpants.com/2026/08/five-frames-from_01053415042.html) _2026-08-18 · Jason Adams · my new plaid pants_ What movie is this? ## [Scaffolding of Creativity](https://johnmaconline.com/scaffolding-of-creativity/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scaffolding-of-creativity) _2026-08-18 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ Creativity is built on the scaffolding of what came before, guiding us from the Wright brothers to the AI era. The post Scaffolding of Creativity appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Vacancy Keeps Earning Stars! A Five-Star Review from Literary Titan](https://www.jannalexander.com/post/vacancy-five-star-review-literary-titan) _2026-08-18 · Jann Alexander · JANN ALEXANDER_ Plaudits for Vacancy from Literary Titan: A 5-Star Review. A struggling single mother and a suspicious widow both have a habit of hiding from hard truths, until a brutal tragedy in an unforgiving Texas town forces them to face what they’re hiding, and fill the vacancy in their own hearts. New fiction in The Dust Series. Based on a true story. ## [A Movie Life](https://johnmaconline.com/a-movie-life/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-movie-life) _2026-08-17 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ Could someone make an interesting biopic about you? Start today to craft a life that could be worth the screen. The post A Movie Life appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Copycat Texas Roadhouse Style Hand-Cut Ribeye with Garlic Herb Butter](https://thathelpfuldad.com/2026/08/16/copycat-texas-roadhouse-style-hand-cut-ribeye-with-garlic-herb-butter/) _2026-08-16 · ThatHelpfulDad · That Helpful Dad_ If there is one thing I’ve learned over years of standing in front of a hot grill, it’s that you don’t need a white tablecloth or a $100 bill to get a steakhouse-quality steak on your plate. Texas Roadhouse built an empire on hand-cut, perfectly seasoned steaks topped with that iconic melting compound butter, and … Continue reading Copycat Texas Roadhouse Style Hand-Cut Ribeye with Garlic Herb… ## [The Secret to a Life Well-Lived Isn’t Found in the Hustle—It’s Hidden in Your Day](https://thathelpfuldad.com/2026/08/16/the-secret-to-a-life-well-lived-isnt-found-in-the-hustle-its-hidden-in-your-day/) _2026-08-16 · ThatHelpfulDad · That Helpful Dad_ When you’re young, you’re convinced that life is made up of the giant, sweeping mountain-peak moments. The big promotion. The huge financial milestone. The grand vacation. You think that is the story. But you hit a certain point down the trail—maybe around the time you start noticing a few more grey hairs or watching your … Continue reading The Secret to a Life Well-Lived Isn’t Found in the… ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FcL1gFpOz7yB) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [AI and the Compounding of Ideas](https://johnmaconline.com/ai-and-the-compounding-of-ideas/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-and-the-compounding-of-ideas) _2026-08-16 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ AI accelerates iteration, but human perspective keeps ideas grounded. The post contrasts AI-driven brainstorming with traditional collaboration. The post AI and the Compounding of Ideas appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [The Kindness of Jazz — Part Three of Three: Paying It Forward](https://toddcoolman.substack.com/p/the-kindness-of-jazz-part-three-of) _2026-08-16 · Todd Coolman · Beyond the Bandstand: Jazz And Lessons From A Life In Motion_ If someone had asked me when I arrived in New York what I wanted to do with my life, my answer would have been immediate. ## [सोना और चाँदी पहनने का प्राचीन रहस्य | Energy balance with jewelry](https://www.saralvichar.in/2026/08/energy-balance-with-jewelry.html) _2026-08-16 · Saral Vichar · सरल विचार -जो जिंदगी को सरल बनाएं। जीवन में सफलता, समृद्धि और शांति स्थापित करने के लिए पढ़ें_ हमारे पुराने समय के ऋषि-मुनियों और वैदिक ज्ञान में शरीर और गहनों के बीच गहरा संबंध माना गया है। उनके अनुसार स्त्री के शरीर में सन्तान पैदा करने की शक्ति को सही बनाए रखने के लिए ऊर्जा और ठंडक का संतुलन जरूरी होता है। इसी संतुलन को बनाए रखने के लिए सोना और चाँदी के आभूषणों का सही जगह पर पहनना बताया गया। सिर में सोना : सिर में सोना पहनने से शरीर में गर्म ऊर्जा (ऊष्मा) पैदा होती है, जिससे दिमाग सक्रिय… ## [0% 50% 200%](https://johnmaconline.com/0-50-200/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=0-50-200) _2026-08-15 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ A look at 'more with more' as the path forward in AI and leadership, challenging the status quo and encouraging bold expansion. The post 0% 50% 200% appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Taxation without representation](https://jerroldjohnson.substack.com/p/taxation-without-representation) _2026-08-14 · Jerrold Johnson · Zumbro Current_ And what we can do about it ## [Taking a Breather...](https://donnalancaster.substack.com/p/taking-a-breather) _2026-08-14 · Donna Lancaster · A Pilgrimage for the Soul_ ...and why it's a radical act. ## [An Optimistic AI Future from Zuck](https://johnmaconline.com/an-optimistic-ai-future-from-zuck/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-optimistic-ai-future-from-zuck) _2026-08-14 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ I’m an AI optimist, and this piece argues for a future where open models empower billions. Open-sourcing tools can boost human creativity and reduce friction. The post An Optimistic AI Future from Zuck appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [let it be](http://the1andi.blogspot.com/2026/08/let-it-be.html) _2026-08-13 · I · the one and I_ Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. — Rainer Maria Rilke I started feeling blue towards the end of last week, when it looked as though winter was coming to a premature end. This was particularly unfortunate because winter is my favourite season. I like its cold, its cloudless skies, its long evenings and the general sense that the world has slowed… ## [Different Paths Forward and Finding New Goals](https://tennislifelessons.bearblog.dev/different-paths-forward-and-finding-new-goals/) _2026-08-13 · tennislifelessons · Tennis Life Lessons_ A few days ago, I was researching about ways I could put some of my tennis experience to use as a coach. I'm starting to see that even if I don't make it as a tennis professional, I could take other paths and create new goals. It turns out there's a lot of free coaching knowledge out there! There are many sites that offer tennis coaching education to people who are interested in learning, and the… ## [It’s Not You](https://johnmaconline.com/it-s-not-you/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-s-not-you) _2026-08-13 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ If you hear that, assume it's you. Go where you're valued. The post It s Not You appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BaExL643KzrS) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Chili’s Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers Recipe](https://thathelpfuldad.com/2026/08/12/chilis-honey-chipotle-chicken-crispers-recipe/) _2026-08-12 · ThatHelpfulDad · That Helpful Dad_ A homemade version of Chili's Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers — crispy fried chicken tenders tossed in a sweet-and-smoky honey chipotle sauce that tastes just like the restaurant favorite. ## [How to Use “Learning with YouTube” in Gemini AI](https://thathelpfuldad.com/2026/08/12/how-to-use-learning-with-youtube-in-gemini-ai/) _2026-08-12 · ThatHelpfulDad · That Helpful Dad_ Recently, Google introduced a feature within its Gemini AI ecosystem called the “Learning with YouTube” Gem. In this article I’ll tell you what it is, how to use it, and give you specific examples you can try. Let’s first review of a “Gemini Gem” is. In simple terms, a “Gem” is a custom, specialized version … Continue reading How to Use “Learning with YouTube” in Gemini AI → ## [We are not a democracy, we are a democratic republic](https://jerroldjohnson.substack.com/p/we-are-not-a-democracy-we-are-a-democratic) _2026-08-12 · Jerrold Johnson · Zumbro Current_ As we slog through the final 10 weeks of the midterm election campaigns touting candidates for national, state, and local offices, there is much braying of hot-button words throughout the political media: democracy, freedom, climate change disasters, water and air quality, socialism, communism, voter suppression, K-shaped economy, foreign wars, medical care, national debt, and the “pocketbook”… ## [Self-Awareness](https://johnmaconline.com/self-awareness/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-awareness) _2026-08-12 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ As AI challenges human roles, this post explores staying relevant by embracing art and choosing human-facing paths. The post Self-Awareness appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [My review of summer 2026](https://rbucks.com/2026/08/11/my-review-of-summer-2026/) _2026-08-12 · Ryan Buckley · rbucks.com_ We thought summer would be good. We didn't know we'd thrive. Here's what I remember from Pinecrest, the cousins, and a sailing trip through Croatia that gave me back a feeling I'd been chasing since 2009. ## [UFOs](https://johnmaconline.com/ufos/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ufos) _2026-08-11 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ A lighthearted look at UFOs, curiosity, and what the latest disclosures do—and don’t reveal. The post UFOs appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Quite Passive, Not Thinking](https://stevenlachanceauthor.blog/2026/08/11/quite-passive-not-thinking/) _2026-08-11 · Steven LaChance - Bestselling Author, Television & Film Personality · Steven LaChance Blog_ What do you suppose Christopher Isherwood meant when he wrote these words? “I am a camera with its shutter open, quite passive, recording, not thinking.” The beginning is easy enough to understand, and it is the part most often remembered. I am a camera. Isherwood was a writer observing the world around him, recording the \[…\] ## [Doing It or Helping You Do It](https://johnmaconline.com/doing-it-or-helping-you-do-it/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=doing-it-or-helping-you-do-it) _2026-08-10 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ Choosing between AI doing the work or helping you do it reshapes how you approach projects. The piece contrasts automation with human input and offers a practical framework. The post Doing It or Helping You Do It appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Not the Home I Once Knew](https://stevenlachanceauthor.blog/2026/08/09/not-the-home-i-once-knew/) _2026-08-09 · Steven LaChance - Bestselling Author, Television & Film Personality · Steven LaChance Blog_ I have debated writing this, but I believe it is our responsibility as writers to record what we observe. This is not meant as a political statement. It is simply an observation from someone who now lives outside the United States and returns several times a year. I read an article today written by someone \[…\] ## [The New johnmaconline.com](https://johnmaconline.com/the-new-johnmaconline-com/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-new-johnmaconline-com) _2026-08-09 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ John Mac's site redesign relies on AI-driven tools, with Codex guiding planning, prototyping, and safe rollback to a new look. The post The New johnmaconline.com appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [The Kindness of Jazz — Part Two: Learning to Belong](https://toddcoolman.substack.com/p/the-kindness-of-jazz-part-two-learning) _2026-08-09 · Todd Coolman · Beyond the Bandstand: Jazz And Lessons From A Life In Motion_ In the first part of this series, I wrote about some of the jazz giants whose generosity changed my life. ## [The Kindness of Jazz — Part Two of Three: Learning to Belong](https://toddcoolman.substack.com/p/the-kindness-of-jazz-part-two-of) _2026-08-09 · Todd Coolman · Beyond the Bandstand: Jazz And Lessons From A Life In Motion_ In the first part of this series, I wrote about some of the jazz giants whose generosity changed my life. ## [पैरों के तलवों में तेल लगाने के फायदे | Foot Massage Benefits for Health](https://www.saralvichar.in/2026/08/foot-massage-benefits-for-health.html) _2026-08-09 · Saral Vichar · सरल विचार -जो जिंदगी को सरल बनाएं। जीवन में सफलता, समृद्धि और शांति स्थापित करने के लिए पढ़ें_ बहुत पुरानी बात है। मेरे दादा जी हमेशा कहा करते थे “बेटा, शरीर कितना भी बड़ा हो जाए, असली जड़ तो पैरों में ही है। पेड़ की जड़ सूख जाए तो कितना भी हरा पेड़ हो, सूख ही जाता है।” यही बात उन्होंने मुझे समझाई थी । पैरों के तलवों में तेल लगाना कभी मत छोड़ना। मैंने यह बात पहले कभी गंभीरता से नहीं ली थी। लेकिन एक बार कलकत्ता में मेरे दादा जी को एक बूढ़े मजदूर ने यह राज बताया था , वही मजदूर जो रेलवे लाइन… ## [47 life lessons I have learned](https://jerroldjohnson.substack.com/p/47-life-lessons-i-have-learned) _2026-08-08 · Jerrold Johnson · Zumbro Current_ As I approach the date that marks my 77th year as a wayfaring stranger on this planet, I look back on valuable life lessons I have learned, some of them with pain and suffering. ## [The Distraction of Effort](https://johnmaconline.com/the-distraction-of-effort/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-distraction-of-effort) _2026-08-08 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ We often equate value with effort and hours. Yet outcomes matter more than the grind, reshaping how we value work. The post The Distraction of Effort appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [LongHorn Steakhouse Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe](https://thathelpfuldad.com/2026/08/07/longhorn-steakhouse-parmesan-crusted-chicken-copycat-recipe/) _2026-08-07 · ThatHelpfulDad · That Helpful Dad_ A homemade version of LongHorn Steakhouse's famous Parmesan Crusted Chicken — a ranch-marinated chicken breast topped with a melty parmesan-provolone blend and a garlicky panko crust, broiled until golden and bubbling. ## [Twelve Ways to Get Enveloped in Big Bend](https://www.jannalexander.com/post/things-to-do-big-bend) _2026-08-07 · Jann Alexander · JANN ALEXANDER_ Let yourself become enveloped by the natural beauty in Big Bend National Park, Texas, in twelve photos. ## [Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy](https://stevenlachanceauthor.blog/2026/08/07/democratic-socialism-vs-social-democracy/) _2026-08-07 · Steven LaChance - Bestselling Author, Television & Film Personality · Steven LaChance Blog_ You know I believe in research. You know I believe in not jumping to conclusions. And you know I believe that in order to understand our country, we need to educate ourselves about it. Right now, America is having an argument about socialism when much of what we’re actually arguing about is social democracy. And \[…\] ## [Eyes on the Prize](https://johnmaconline.com/eyes-on-the-prize/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eyes-on-the-prize) _2026-08-07 · John Macdonald · johnmaconline_ This piece urges you to define your own prize and resist distractions. It reminds you to keep your focus on what truly matters. The post Eyes on the Prize appeared first on johnmaconline . ## [Ask Texas Officials to Stand Up for Big Bend...](https://www.jannalexander.com/post/stand-up-for-big-bend) _2026-08-07 · Jann Alexander · JANN ALEXANDER_ Because there's so much to lose if walls are erected along the Rio Grande River as it trickles through Big Bend National Park, I wrote my elected officials asking them to adhere to our state's slogan, DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS. Yes, you can write to Abbott, Cruz, and Cornyn, and more...