Some people have it all (or so it seems). They have the power, wealth, and status that most people can only dream of. How do you feel about that? Do you view these folks with disapproval and contempt or are you enthusiastic for their success? That depends on how you view the world. Stephen R…. [Read More]
Here’s the Good News
Do you find bad news exhausting? The problem is, you can’t escape it. Politicians are grumbling, celebrities are bellyaching, the news media are ranting, and even social media friends are whining. (Ugh!) You’d think there’s no good news anymore. Complaining never solved a problem, and it never will. Don’t get me wrong. Of course, we… [Read More]
How to Learn from the Mistakes of Other People
Some people learn from mistakes; others don’t. That said, some mistakes could be avoided in the first place if people learned from the mistakes of others. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” Lessons in life will be repeated until they are… [Read More]
Living the Golden Rule
Everyone knows the Golden Rule. In fact, numerous religions espouse it, the most familiar version being, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The question is, if most people know, and agree, with the principle, why don’t more folks live by that standard? Do you abide by the Golden Rule? When… [Read More]
Is Asking for Help a Weakness?
Do you ask for help when you need it, or do you view it as a weakness? I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that I hate to ask for directions — even when I’m lost. I’m not sure it’s because I’m embarrassed that I’m clueless or because I don’t want to admit defeat, but… [Read More]
Be Honorable for Your Own Good
How does it feel to win something you don’t deserve, receive something you didn’t earn, or get what you want (in an underhanded way)? Contrast that with the exhilarating feeling of overcoming a big challenge, attaining success through hard work, or leaving a legacy that makes you proud. Do you live an honorable life? The… [Read More]
You’re Only as Good as the Company You Keep
Why Self-Discipline Should Matter to You
Do you deny yourself potato chips even when you’re craving them? Do you keep running even when your body begs you to give up? Do you go to the gym even when your couch calls your name? Yes, self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do things even when you’re reluctant to — but it… [Read More]