The surest way in business to get nothing done is to try to do everything yourself. People who think nobody else can do things as well as they can are always stressed out, harried, and not able to keep up. These are the ones who can never seem to get caught up, are always apologizing … Read More →
This week’s focus is on how much we have, not how much we wish we had; not how much we’re striving for; not what we may be struggling to attain. It has been mentioned previously in this blog, there are millions of people the world over who would gladly trade places with us, though highly … Read More →
You’ve probably read “The Power of Positive Thinking” by the great Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Over 20 Million copies have been published in 41 languages, and even more of his wisdom has appeared in the pages of Guideposts, the wonderful little magazine he and his wife, Ruth Stafford Peale co-founded, which now has a circulation … Read More →
What are you just absolutely terrific at? Is it Singing? Dancing? Painting? Writing? Sewing? Woodworking? Reading? Speaking? Whatever it is, somewhere along the line someone helped you get that way. Was it your Mom or Dad? An older (or younger) Brother or Sister? A special Aunt or Uncle? A Grandparent? A special Teacher? A Coach … Read More →
Any new idea you can dream up and clearly define can become a reality! True, there will always be plenty of people who will try to discourage you – legions of small thinkers whose response will be “that’ll never work”. Don’t listen to them! These are the same types who insisted the world was flat … Read More →
What you think about you talk about, and what you talk about you bring about. So who are you talking with? Put another way, who are you spending your time with? Do your friends make you feel good? inspired? energized? Are they 100% in support of your dreams, ideas, and goals? Will they help you … Read More →
Are you the type of person who typically plans things ahead of time, or do you tend to just roll with the punches . . . take it as it comes? A certain amount of spontaneity is nice, but a greater assurance of high productivity comes with the habit of planning ahead. This doesn’t have … Read More →
One of the best highlights of summer is American Independence Day…the 4th of July! Parades, fireworks, hot dogs on the grill, potato salad, baseball games, pool parties, and the list of holiday traditions goes on. Everywhere you look, people are sporting Red, White, and Blue, and Old Glory is proudly displayed. Our National Anthem along … Read More →
When you hear a new idea, a new way of doing something, or get a new assignment at work, do you typically form an instant doubtful opinion? Are you likely to respond, “that’s ridiculous…that’ll never work”? Or, are you more curious by nature? Are you inclined to react with interest, thinking, “hmm…I wonder how that … Read More →
When I was about 5 or 6, I overheard my parents and my visiting grandparents talking about us children one night when they thought we were all sleeping. My older brother and sister, my heroes, were honor students, musically talented, and I thought they were perfect. My Mom made a comment that has stuck with … Read More →