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Daily we face a vast array of decisions. Differentiating between doing what is "right" and "wrong" is a matter of perception and not always easy. Often our biggest challenge is to take action and do something! In making these decisions we can keep in mind our actions affect many, near and ...
Have you ever noticed we are exactly the same but different? Biologically we have exactly the same molecular structure, though emotionally we are all very different. The vast majority of us are born with one heart, two lungs and a brain along with the opportunity to breathe and live each day, though here the similarities stop.
Ideas about motivation and inspiration change over time. During the 1970’s and 1980’s pundits advocated a positive mental attitude as the key to achieving goals and insuring happiness. The mere act of thinking positively, we were told, would cause what we wanted to magically appear. Recently, ...
When we cope with hope, we have more energy to face each day… Difficulty and challenge lurk in every nook and cranny. While the majority of us know it is not the circumstances, rather our reaction to them which is most important, it isn’t so easy to always keep faith. When hope slips away, it’s difficult to keep motivated and inspired. How then can we maintain hope when we are in the depths of despair? While we are all different and we each have a different way, there are various methods to increase our hope when we need it most.
What is perfection? Why do we seek it? What is its attraction? Doing a good job is noble. Doing something outstanding and making a difference is spectacular! Everyday we go out into the world in search of something. Could it be happiness? Perhaps it has something to do with:nn ...
We all have A Special Gift which can lead to more productivity and happiness. Finding this gift is not always easy. For many, finding this gift can take an entire lifetime. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to move toward this end because when we find it, we will be happier and become more useful ...
Kids are by nature curious. They are fascinated by everything and all is of interest. They want to touch and taste everything in their path. It doesn’t matter the color or size; they want to know more about their world! In our infinite intelligence we teach youngsters limits as to what they ...
For better or worse our routines direct our destiny. Frequently, we think about routine as something monotonous and undesirable. Even so, we all have routines and not all of them are bad! While there are certain routines and habits we would like to change, like smoking and eating too much, ...
Our ability to âBounce Backâ and move forward is an attribute which provides confidence and security to face lifeâs most challenging situations. The analogy of a bouncing ball rebounding in spite of adversity is a powerful metaphor as is the resiliency of a sponge. While the physical characteristics of a bouncing ball and a sponge are very different, there are noteworthy similarities. nnA sponge after being twisted and tortured returns to its original state. While there
One of the strongest desires we all have is the desire for recognition. For each person who goes to bed hungry for food, there are thousands who go to bed hungry for acknowledgment. With the daily rush to get from here to there, we frequently forget how easy it is to make another happy. We are ...
”How” rather than “what” is most important. As a Financial Consultant and Marketing Director in the financial services industry for 17 years, the most important lesso I learned is that money doesn’t buy happiness. I have met people who have a lot of money and excellent jobs. Some are ...
Companies, like people, must Bounce back from challenging situations if they want to remain in business. It is imperative to rise and roar after falling or failing in order to soar with the eagles.nnWith his powerful, eloquent voice, Martin Luther King Jr. said:nnâThe ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.ânnSimilarly, the ultimate measure of a company is its capaci
The most important thing in life is not the daily ups and downs we experience, but rather our reaction to those events. Our capacity to Bounce back from challenging situations determines our direction and destiny. nnTo be âBouncedâ can also have another meaning. The term is also used to signify rejection or failure. At first glance, it appears the meanings of the word Bounce are incongruent. When we take a closer look we actually see they are very much in harmony.nnThose
Though not always apparent, we always have a choice about the direction we take in life. We choose whether we will have a positive or negative attitude. We choose with whom we will spend time. We choose what we will do to make a living. Though we may not always be happy with our choices, we always have a choice.nnYears ago my father did some work for Glen W. Turner, who designed and promoted a program called âDare to be Great!â While there was much controversy about the p
Life is like a game and each morning we cast the die. Sometimes we hit double sixes; other days, it is snake eyes. What is important is not what luck throws our way, rather our reaction, response and reflection.nnLetâs suppose in a moment of distraction, someone rear-ends our car while we are waiting for traffic to move. Undoubtedly, itâs an unfortunate and bothersome situation. It may unleash a series of troublesome events which influence the rhythm and timing of our day
Have you ever had an excellent idea which went by the wayside?nHow about a moment of inspiration, a solution to all your difficulties, which turned out to be nothing more than a dream?nnIt happens to me all the time!nnI once read a story which has since served as a lesson in life. âWhat is the difference between simple and easy?â the author asked. He used the example of golf, which is a simple game though certainly not easy. All we need to do to become a great golfer is t