Everyday Life Archives - Terry Becker https://terrycbecker.com/category/everyday-life/ Storyteller, editor, designer, coder, adventure seeker, grilling enthusiast Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:59:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Tell Me a Story: Why We Never Outgrow the Need for Stories https://terrycbecker.com/tell-me-a-story-why-we-never-outgrow-the-need-for-stories/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:09:32 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4977 Read Time: 2 minutesAbout a week or so ago, I was sitting on the couch watching TV late at night when our daughter Allie came downstairs to join me. She was on a call with a friend, half-present, half-not, when she started asking me questions. About dinosaurs, about the museum and about when I worked there. The kind…

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]]> When It’s Time To Fight https://terrycbecker.com/when-its-time-to-fight/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:53:38 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4970 Read Time: 3 minutesWe’re taught early that fighting is bad. Don’t hit. Don’t argue. Don’t escalate. Walk away. That advice is mostly good. But it’s incomplete. Because life doesn’t stop presenting moments where not fighting has consequences too. And no one hands you a rulebook explaining when standing up is brave, when it’s reckless, and when silence quietly…

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]]> Alexa+ Early Access: The Future Feels a Lot Like Talking to JARVIS https://terrycbecker.com/alexa-early-access-the-future-feels-a-lot-like-talking-to-jarvis/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:43:32 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4957 Read Time: 2 minutesI’ve been an Alexa developer for a long time…building skills, experimenting with voice interactions, and watching the platform evolve from a helpful voice assistant into something much more intuitive. Now, with early access to Alexa+, I can say this isn’t just an upgrade. It’s a shift toward a more human-like interaction…and that’s both exciting and,…

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]]> Why Professional Photography Tops AI Headshot Apps https://terrycbecker.com/why-professional-photography-tops-ai-headshot-apps/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:18:16 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4888 Read Time: 2 minutesI’m feeling insecure because of AI. I’ve looked into numerous apps, fearful of uploading my image, and have even taken a few shots using Adobe’s AI. There’s been a flood of AI-powered headshot apps promising to deliver “studio-quality” portraits in minutes. With just a few selfies and a credit card, these apps promise LinkedIn-ready headshots…

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]]> The Bridge Generation: The Unsung Heroes Between Success Stories https://terrycbecker.com/the-bridge-generation-the-unsung-heroes-between-success-stories/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:08 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4737 Read Time: 2 minutesHistory often remembers the generations that make the biggest impact—those who innovate, revolutionize, and redefine industries or societies. But what about the generations in between? The ones who don’t make headlines yet play a crucial role in setting up the next wave of success? These are the bridge generations, and their influence is often underestimated.…

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]]> Fire Alarms and Team Dynamics: What Your Reaction Reveals About You https://terrycbecker.com/fire-alarms-and-team-dynamics-what-your-reaction-reveals-about-you/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:18:32 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4688 Read Time: 2 minutesNot that long ago we had a false fire alarm go off in our building. Before we learned it was a malfunction, our company exited the building. Everybody was safe, including our neighbors. I thought about how everyone in our company reacted when the alarm went off. When a fire alarm goes off in a…

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]]> Quote Exploration: The Fastest Way to Get It Done is to Get It Done https://terrycbecker.com/quote-exploration-the-fastest-way-to-get-it-done-is-to-get-it-done/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:47:03 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4016 Read Time: 4 minutesOne of the many unique video shoots was at Talladega Superspeedway. My producer and I flew to Alabama to interview a driver as part of a video sponsorship AND display some of the excitement that is Talladega. Speed, professionalism, fun and…sponsorships. The entire time we we there, we had a limo driver named Ed. He…

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]]> The Myth of Multi-Tasking: Why It’s Really Attention Shifting https://terrycbecker.com/the-myth-of-multi-tasking-why-its-really-attention-shifting/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:28:20 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4581 Read Time: 3 minutesMulti-tasking is often seen as a badge of honor—a skill that allows us to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay ahead. But science reveals a different story. Multi-tasking, it turns out, is a myth. What we’re really doing when we think we’re multi-tasking is something called attention shifting, and it’s far less productive than we might…

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]]> The Value of Presence: Choosing What (and Who) to Keep in Your Life https://terrycbecker.com/the-value-of-presence-choosing-what-and-who-to-keep-in-your-life/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:45:49 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4527 Read Time: 3 minutesReflecting on the value of quiet presence helps us make more intentional choices about what and who we keep in, yet still hold a special place? Like the lights in an office that rarely get turned on, their presence can provide comfort, reminding us that not everything in life needs to be constantly active to…

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]]> The Art and Benefits of Time Boxing https://terrycbecker.com/the-art-and-benefits-of-time-boxing/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:04:18 +0000 https://terrycbecker.com/?p=4512 Read Time: 3 minutesManaging time effectively is crucial for achieving personal and professional goals. One powerful organizational technique that has gained popularity is time boxing. This method involves allocating fixed time periods to specific tasks, helping individuals stay focused and productive. In this article, we will explore the how-to and benefits of time boxing, along with examples of…

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