Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Category: Advent Stuff
The White Elephant Gift Exchange Game
Historians have determined the origins of the “White Elephant Gift Exchange Game” started around the end of the 80s. Hard to believe, before that, extended family gathered without any gift-giving and gift-getting agenda and co-workers weren’t forced to “buy something” for each other even… Continue Reading “The White Elephant Gift Exchange Game”
Pictures with Santa
My wife decided years ago that every year, on the morning of Christmas Eve, we would get pictures with Santa. The city of Birmingham, Michigan has a lovely downtown, the loveliest that tax money and exorbitant rent can buy, and has a picturesque central… Continue Reading “Pictures with Santa”
In Defense of My Podcast Obsession
I’m not the only guy on the planet obsessed with Podcasts. It’s entirely possible that I spend, at a minimum, listening to 10-hours worth each week. It’s also possible I’m lying about that number so when my wife, boss, or Dad reads this they… Continue Reading “In Defense of My Podcast Obsession”
OK. I’ll Try Meditation
A few things are universal in the self-help and coaching world. Exercise daily Avoid starches and sugars Sleep at least 7-hours each night Meditate I’ve tried meditating. It’s difficult. My brain is the kind of brain that never stops. During the guided meditation session… Continue Reading “OK. I’ll Try Meditation”
Dad Diary: Save Me from My Son
I was going to title this Blog post “Child Abuse” and then cleverly explain that my child is kicking my butt, but that seemed horrible. But truly, my son is kicking my butt. Humbling me. Yet, motivating me. Do you remember my Project 44?… Continue Reading “Dad Diary: Save Me from My Son”
A Sleep Solution
If you only knew how much I love my digital watch, you’d laugh at me. It has five alarms, a stop watch, tells the time in 12 time zones, and has a countdown timer. I have all five alarms set for something. 9:55 p.m. –… Continue Reading “A Sleep Solution”
It’s Never a Bad Morning with Wisdom from Tim Ferriss
I’m calling the next 6-months the “Don Improvement Project.” I’m gonna try the “get better by 1% each day” approach, and today started with actually getting out of bed when I wake up, versus laying their and doing nothing. If I can’t go back to… Continue Reading “It’s Never a Bad Morning with Wisdom from Tim Ferriss”
Small Improvements
I’m pretty certain earlier in the year I told myself, “Don …you’re going to do one thing every day to make yourself better.” And then . . . I didn’t. Today I got an email from Intelligent Change linking me to this article and… Continue Reading “Small Improvements”
Updates to my Christmas Wish List
Isn’t it funny how we all feel so much pressure to have an amazing Christmas wish-list, so we hurry to write everything down and then we totally forget some totally obvious things. Hilarious, right? Added five things to my list (and took off the TV… Continue Reading “Updates to my Christmas Wish List”
Don Kowalewski 