Everyone thinks they’re an expert. They judge style, review restaurants, grade policies, scrutinize movies, evaluate leadership effectiveness, and play Monday-morning quarterback. They even judge the beliefs and values of friends and colleagues. Why are folks so judgmental? Some people want to show off how smart they are, while others judge folks to make themselves feel… [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]
Are You Helping or Hurting?
Sometimes, well-intentioned plans have unintended consequences. We impose a mandatory gratuity so the server doesn’t get stiffed; we let the mediocre employees “skate” because they’re the breadwinners for their families; we say “yes” to our kids because we’re their parents and we want them to be happy. Are you helping or hurting them? Even though… [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]
How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
While many people profess not to care what others think, we’re social creatures and want to fit in. Right? But winning acceptance should never take precedence over accepting yourself. Given that, one of the best ways to identify who you want to be is by asking yourself, “How do I want to be remembered?” Mark… [Read More]
10 Critical Rules for Living a Happy Life
Some people spend their whole life searching for happiness. While you may think wealth, power, and fame will make you happy, you may be looking in the wrong place. In fact, all the riches in the world won’t guarantee a happy and fulfilling life. You don’t have to search the globe for happiness because it… [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]
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