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I think it is quite interesting how many of the success stories of great leaders started with an unfortunate beginning. I’m still working on being a “great” leader, but I can definitely relate to the unfortunate beginning piece.
Read MoreMost of us can easily relate to bad attitudes. We have either been on the giving or receiving end.
None of us are exempt from having a “blow-up.” All it takes is the perfect storm of right conditions with the right trigger.
Read MoreWe all have habits, but how do you differentiate whether your habit is good or bad?
There are certain things that come natural to us because of consistent practice. In the case of my life, I have a habit of waking up before my alarm goes off because of habit.
Read MoreSince blogging and posting on these various social media mediums, I have been enlightened in many ways. One of the most important thing I’ve learned in life and these social media mediums confirmed it is, “You can’t please everyone.”
Read MoreMany people are looking for secrets to success, when the solution has always been within reach.
What does being happy feel or look like?
Read MoreAll of our plates are full, but how are we managing what we have on our plates?
One of the primary needs of every human is peace. Peace is freedom from disturbances or distractions. As humans, we will always have things competing for our time. So what should be our priority? How do we get through our busy days?
Read MoreWhether you love your job or not, it is a privilege to have a job. With the staggering unemployment statistics over the last two decades, anyone with a job should be happy. However, it is important to do something you love.
Read MoreHave you ever been working on a project or listening to someone talk, then your mind starts to wander? You start thinking about other things and you forget about the project at hand or the person you are talking to.
It has happen to all of us. It’s part of our nature when we become too busy for our own good.
Read MoreWhat would be your first thoughts if someone told you, “Take a risk?”
Would it bring feelings of excitement, anxiety, happiness, fear, joy, or apprehension?
In our culture, many people have a negative view of the word risk. People spend their entire lives avoiding risk for several reasons.
Read MoreWe have always heard that we should patiently wait for the things we want in life. I don’t think there is anything wrong with patiently waiting, but I think a better phrase would be the following:
“Patiently work for the things you want in life.”
So, why should you patiently work for the things in life?
Read MoreOne question we must ask ourselves daily is, “Are we teachable?”
Everyone is an expert in some area of his or her life. In the world we live in, rarely do people volunteer to receive advice. I understand feeling this way when the information shared lacks constructiveness.
Read MoreThere are some days when it will be hard to get it going. Regardless of your expertise, you must be able to put your best foot forward daily. Let’s look at ten things you should do to motivate yourself daily.
Read MoreSome days are better than others, but everyday is a good day when we have life in our bodies. It is always better than the alternative.
Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
Read MoreTo be the best person you can be, it takes you finding some alone time to assess the person you are and who you want to be.
I have discovered many benefits of finding alone time in my life. Consistent practice of finding alone time continues to reinforce my leadership.
Read MoreWork can be an intimidating and frustrating place when certain things aren’t understood. Everyone wants to be successful at work. Otherwise, people wouldn’t keep going in day after day.
Read MoreEveryone wants to receive exceptional customer service, but are you delivering exceptional customer service?
This week I spoke to 30-40 physical therapists about this topic. Customer service is a topic I get excited about because it directly affects the productivity and profits of any business.
Read MoreDuring a Sunday school class I attended this past Sunday, one of the primary talking points was utilizing self-discipline to improve our lives. I thoroughly enjoyed the class.
I enjoy our Wednesday discussions. I thought it suitable to discuss some highlights from the Sunday school class in today’s meditation and my own personal study of this information.
Read MoreEveryday we face challenges of juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. Are you in a relationship of any kind? Do you have kids? Are you employed? Do you have a home or vehicle?
There are many other questions we can ask each other. If we answer yes to any of these questions, then we have obligations that cannot be ignored.
Read MoreBefore starting anything, it is a pretty good ideal to get training. Just about everything in life requires training.
My wife and I had parenting classes before having our first child. Before starting any job I have ever worked, there were orientation classes.
Read MoreI am so grateful to God for my foolish faith. It has been a huge asset to my life’s success. There have been many situations throughout my life when it has been beneficial. My family and I come from humble beginnings. There were times when we didn’t know where our next meal was going to come from or where we were going to lay our heads. But our foolish faith pulled us through that phase of life.
Do you have a foolish faith?
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