I just read an article by a mentor of mine that got me to thinking. The article talked about why one of his clients was having such a hard time, whether or not his past success was a fluke and if he could create it again going forward. His client conceded that he was, at…

“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” – John F. Kennedy You must be pro-active. Waiting for problems to occur is what many do. The vast majority of difficulties we have are days/weeks/months, or even years, in the making. When something goes wrong, we feel bad because we know, deep-down,…

“If you want to have good ideas, you must have many ideas. Most of them will be wrong, and what you have to learn is which ones to throw away.” – Linus Pauling To learn how to know which ideas to throw away you must take action. Without wondering what will happen if you perform…

When a problem comes along, according to the New Wave band Devo, you must whip it. I am here to suggest that when a problem comes along, you would do well to Triple A it. I had this idea as I was nodding off to sleep last night, and rather than think (/vainly hope) that…

are they doing you? My new favorite blogger explores that and more here.

As I was preparing my coffee just a minute ago I had a realization: thoughts have consequences. Everyone can identify with the idea that actions have consequences, but thoughts? Yes, I believe so. Implementing this, effectively, does require a high level of awareness. We spend so much time with, and in, our thoughts that we ought to…

“To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word,…