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]
12 Reasons Why People Procrastinate
It’s so easy for a to-do list to snowball out of control. In fact, it can become so overwhelming that it makes you freeze in your tracks — preventing you from getting anything done. “How can it get this bad?” you ask. One word … procrastination. People procrastinate by putting things off rather than working on them…. [Read More]
50 Things Your Conscience May Be Trying to Tell You
It’s Beyond Your Control
Face it…some things are beyond your control. Yet some folks don’t always see it that way. For example: We want the sun to shine on our parade and we get upset when the weather doesn’t comply with our wishes. We expect everything to go according to plan and get stressed when it doesn’t turn out… [Read More]
How to Make the Toughest Decisions in the World
Think of the toughest decision you ever made. It was probably highly visible, of critical importance, and of course, the result wasn’t going to be popular. To make matters worse, you probably felt as though your neck was on the line. It’s also tough when you’re forced to make a decision that could cause people… [Read More]
25 Ways to Be a Happier You
15 Ways to Pass Your Values On to Your Kids
When kids are young, they’re totally dependent on their parents. But as they grow older, their peers and their surroundings exert a greater influence on them. How does that make you feel? Are you passing your values on to your kids? Are you comfortable with the impact that tough kids on the block, trash-talking athletes,… [Read More]
An Open Letter to Bureaucrats (A Must-Read)
I’m sorry to bother you. Like most bureaucrats, I know how busy you are. I see you running around, and I hear about all the committee meetings, studies, and the late nights that you spend in the office. But the real question is, “Are you getting anything done?” If you’re a bureaucrat who measures progress… [Read More]
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