It’s funny because it’s true! We think about doing a task for far longer than it usually takes to accomplish. We know this, but we keep mentally dredging through the project rather than getting up and physically doing it.

The desire to give something, no matter what, pulls powerfully this time of year. Whether out of sincerity or obligation, we ultimately want to bring joy to friends and family, be generous with our riches, or simply abide by the social norms of gift giving.

“You own what kind of business? Oh, you wouldn’t want to see my place. I’d be so embarrassed.” This is what I hear sometimes when I tell people what I do.