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]
Are You Discouraged?
Are you discouraged? Don’t let others discourage you from pursuing your dreams. Just because they won’t do something doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. The fact is, you can achieve ANYTHING you want, as long as you’re willing to work hard and put your mind to it. The problem is that some people want rewards but aren’t… [Read More]
Prosperity Isn’t About Money
If I asked you whether a particular person is wealthy, you’d probably estimate how much money they have and gauge the worldly possessions they own. That got me thinking. If prosperity is defined as good fortune, why do we confine our definition to money and possessions? What about the strength of our relationships, the memories… [Read More]
It’s Vital to Say Please and Thank You. Here’s why…
It’s so easy to say please and thank you — yet some folks don’t seem to bother. The fact is, some folks are rude and ungrateful; all they think about is themselves. Others never learned basic etiquette and are oblivious to the way people should behave. Still others have adopted bad habits and don’t even… [Read More]
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