Category: <span>Theories</span>

How to get to someones core beliefs quickly and determine ”how friendly do you want to be.”

We’re old now .. and this is definitely a Howard Theory. When you know most of these answers from someone, you have a good idea as to how solid a human being they are; What qualities they operate by. Are they trusting? Do they operate with skepticism ? Forgiving ? Is their head in the…


These are my Theories. They are rooted in a life well lived, at least I think so. They operate on the ROI platform and have done so for almost 50 years. Originally done for my entertainment, for my kids, and then a long line of others who gave me their theories. These are real and lived. My latest hobby, WSJ and NYT Comments … It is fun playing judge and jury.

(Such a first world way to live, embarrassing)


The Mirror Theory

When considering your own life on some sort of a continuum, or are an advisor to many others, or a employer to some, a parent, uncle. I am all. This is an old theory for me, but in the last few years i’ve had to use it several times. Hold a mirror up to the…


Universal answers don’t really work.

Universal answers don’t really work. People want them, they like the box, the simplicity, the apparent order – people are dumb. Sorry. Universal questions are great.  Think, consider, wonder …  maybe consult. Act.


A “top 3” howard theory that already had a name – who knew

A howard theory that already had a name – who knew. Regulatory Capture Theory – In Howard terms – put the system to work for you – embrace, learn, accept, go to work. In governmental terms. Individuals, corporations and special interest groups use the laws, the mores, the momentum… that all currently exist, twist them…


The four biological horsemen

The four biological horsemen: Serotonin – Dopamine – Estrogen – Testosterone – Not much works out, when these brain chemicals don’t work well.


Wisdom Theory VI

pragmatic knowledge of life knowing one’s strengths and limitations emotional control positive behavior decisiveness Accept change.


No theory here, this weather is ridiculous.

No theory here, this weather is ridiculous.  We lost an hour, its 38 degrees and damp. 1 out of 5 days has some sun, My cell phone says its sunnier and warmer in many other places.  My body clock is a mess.    


Fall theory

Fall Theory:   It most is a bit depressing, shorter days cooler weather and it brings you to winter. On the upside, you have apple crisp, wood smoke and umm, well,   …  not much else because winter is coming.


Summer of 54 Theory

Summer of 54 Theory: Minutes are incredibly slow … hours move a bit faster but still slow … days go by pretty much as they should … the months seemed too fast …   and the summer went by “wicked” fast. Happy Birthday AJ  –