A crisis brings out the best and the worst in us. Some people act like idiots, while others rise to the occasion and show what they’re made of. In fact, it astonishes me how some of the most unlikely people rise to the occasion by displaying extraordinary leadership, selflessness, and grace during tough times. How… [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]
The Consequences of No Consequences
If you’re a parent, I’m sure you remember the terrible twos. It’s a normal phase in a child’s development that’s marked by a burning desire for independence. The terrible twos are often accompanied by outbursts, frustration, and defiant behavior. (Ugh.) Two-year olds have an insatiable curiosity to explore the world and find a way to… [Read More]
Do You Do Your Best or Just Enough to Get By?
Do you get down on yourself if you don’t win first place, rank number one, or make it to the top? People place a lot of emphasis on winning. We see it in sports, test scores, and the level attained within an organization. Too often, people get disappointed if they don’t come out on top…. [Read More]
Most Problems Can Be Solved If…
We all have problems — some bigger than others. While some of those issues can be solved right away, other problems seem to linger forever. Did you ever ask yourself why? Are those issues that hard to rectify or is something else getting in the way? The truth is that it doesn’t matter whether you’re… [Read More]
How Do You React to Negative Feedback?
How do you react to being told that you did a poor job? The first option is to defend yourself and try to prove the messenger wrong. The alternative is to ask why? While the first way may protect your ego, the second approach demonstrates your desire to learn — and to do things better… [Read More]
20 Ingredients of a Marriage Made in Heaven
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