Michael T. Starks

Category: Storytelling

  • Success Threshold

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    While setting up a new spreadsheet for Tracking Stars in 2025, I’ve decided to keep the “success threshold” low. This is by design. It turns out that Tiny Habits are easier to incorporate into our daily lives than BIG CHANGES. “As I accumulated dozens of new habits—mostly tiny ones—they combined to create a transformation. Sustaining…

  • Full Steam Ahead!

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    This morning, I got clearer on my Vision for 2025. I even set a few goals. I’m officially committing to making this a great year. Most of what I want to accomplish will happen via my daily habits. I’m going to continue Tracking Stars. I’ve expanded the set of actions worth considering each day. My…

  • Lack of Vision

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    For me, vision comes from “working in the muck”. Creating a vision of the future requires context and experience. Big dreams are fine; however, unless they’re tied to the real world, there’s no bridge to get there! Trying to prepare my goals for 2025 has been a challenge. I don’t have much real-world experience related…

  • Weak

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    After setting an intention to become STRONGER this year, I feel ridiculously weak. I’m starting 2025 with a cold that’s sapping away my energy and strength. It’s not a bad cold. I’m just a bit congested and tired. I’m grateful that Karilyn, Mikayla, and I were all fairly healthy in 2024. I’m sure I’ll feel…

  • Snow in Broomfield

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    We did not have a white Christmas. The skies have mostly been clear, despite being cold outside. Last night, I stepped out to see if I could see the Northern Lights. I thought this might be possible due to a solar storm mentioned online. No such luck! This morning, there is a very light dusting…

  • Expectations

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    One of my favorite books is Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I love the tension between our dreams for the future and the realities we face today. That said, I sometimes get myself in trouble with my expectations. While I can be fairly flexible, I often expect things to go a certain way. And sometimes,…

  • Project WHY’s

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    I love working on creative projects. I especially enjoy working with other talented individuals on creative projects. Most of my recent projects have not involved others. Because the creative energy of a group inspires me, I sometimes struggle to complete projects I’m doing alone. If I’m to believe Simon Sinek, I run out of steam…

  • Three Rooms

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    I live in a nice house with my wife and daughter, Karilyn and Mikayla. We spend a lot of time together in the kitchen and living area. We also spend time apart. Sometimes, Mikayla wants to eat, do artwork, wash laundry, or care for her baby doll without any interference from Karilyn or me. During…

  • Nosferatu

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    Last night, I watched my first Robert Eggers movie, Nosferatu. From a technical point of view, the movie is impressive. The cinematography is stunning, and the top-notch acting serves the story. It’s just that I find the story of Dracula more compelling than the story of Nosferatu. Comparisons with Bram Stoker’s Dracula are inevitable. I…

  • Oligarchy or Democracy

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    I just watched the following video by Robert Reich. While it doesn’t feature any new ideas, it provides a useful context for understanding current issues in the United States of America. “We must make our choice. We may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we cannot…