Call it whatever you want: “All bark and no bite; All sizzle and no steak; All foam and no beer.” The meaning’s still the same — talk is cheap. The fact is, being all talk amounts to nothing more than hollow words. While some people believe that saying something will make it come true, nothing… [Read More]
Life Lessons: The Importance of Storytelling
Some experiences are so momentous that they have the potential to be life changing. My parents endured two of them. They passed valuable lessons on to us by recounting stories that molded our character, shaped our values, and influenced our outlook on life. Are you passing important life lessons on to others? My parents fled… [Read More]
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Great Things Start with Great Expectations
For years, athletes tried and failed to run a mile in less than four minutes. It was said that doing so would cause significant damage to a runner’s health. However, on May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister set out to prove everyone wrong. To everyone’s amazement, he broke the four-minute barrier, running the distance in 3:59.4… [Read More]
How to Improve Your Conversation Skills – 10 Valuable Tips
The Benefits of Being Open-Minded: An Open-and-Shut Case
People say you should be open-minded — accepting of people from diverse backgrounds, listening without judging, and considering all sides of an issue. Even though that’s sensible in theory, some folks find it difficult in practice. That’s troubling because having an open mind is not only the right thing to do, it’s beneficial in ways… [Read More]
14 Things You Can’t Afford to Take for Granted
9 Barriers to Effective Communication
Did you ever spend time with someone and feel as though they weren’t there? You may have occupied the same room, but you just didn’t connect. Whether this is an isolated occurrence or the hallmark of that relationship, it could be a warning sign of trouble ahead. Unfortunately, broken relationships don’t happen in a vacuum. Many… [Read More]
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