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]
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The Greatest Gift Parents Can Give Kids
Your family is the most precious treasure in your life. The greatest gift you can give your kids is a solid set of values. Take a moment to determine how your actions may be affecting them. Remember, if you don’t pass your values on to your children, someone else will. If you: Teach your kids… [Read More]
Are You Open- or Closed-Minded?
How Credible Are You?
What do offering parental advice, applying for a job, or running for President have in common? It doesn’t matter whether you’re peddling a product, selling an idea, persuading a skeptical group, teaching your kids a life lesson, or leading people in times of uncertainty — you won’t be successful if you lack trust and credibility…. [Read More]
Why Do You Trust Some People and Mistrust Others?
Think about why you trust some people and mistrust others. What is it about their behavior that makes you feel that way? Here are 25 ways to determine if someone should be trusted or mistrusted. Do these thoughts cross your mind: “I can always count on him. He’d never let me down.” “She’s the same… [Read More]
Are You Inflexible and Stuck in Your Ways?
A category 4 hurricane can pack winds of up 156 miles per hour. Why do palm trees that stretch to the sky often survive hurricane-force winds, while well-built frame houses give way like toothpicks? The fact is, the house is rigid and takes the lashing head-on, while the palm tree is flexible and can bend… [Read More]
A Simple Reminder That Could Change Your Life
When you were young, you were told to clean your room, do your homework, and eat what’s on your plate. (Nag, nag, nag.) But as you got older, you stopped receiving reminders on how to behave properly because the onus now fell on you. That’s called being an adult. How’s that going? This post serves… [Read More]
Keep Learning — Even When You’re Busy
Some people intuitively know that personal development is critical, but they either feel they’ve spent lots of years in school, think they can’t find the time, or think they already know everything there is to know about everything. So personal development is relegated to the backburner. There are five critical areas that you should address…. [Read More]