There’s no shortage of pithy sayings about, or formulas for, living in the world today. At the risk of adding to the “noise,” here is my basic formula: just A.S.K.. First, be Authentic. Easier said than done, especially in the Western/Modern world. In a consumer-oriented culture we are barraged with entreaties to consume this, that…
“Your greatest asset is your earning ability. Your greatest resource is your time.” – Brian Tracy Having just finished listening to a Brian Tracy audio program in the car (The Ultimate Goals Program), I wanted to start the week with a Brian Tracy quote. (The program is an excellent overview on what to do to be…
The important thing is to learn a lesson every time you lose. – John McEnroe Always make sure you learn.* Otherwise, what’s losing for? ***** * And make sure you learn when you win too!
One of the hardest things we could ever do is meet the expectation we hold of others, ourselves. That thought occurred to me this morning as I was driving to Starbucks for my morning coffee today. I was noticing that I was (allowing myself to) get annoyed with the driver in front of me. I…
One of the greatest issues/problems/frustrations/cries/laments/ . . . I hear is “I don’t have enough time” or “there’s too much to do” or “if only I had more time!” Well, I’m here to relieve you of any and all angst in regards to time and time management and whatever else you might want to call…
I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis…