How many times do we choose the easy route (because it’s painless) rather than the wise route? How many times do we close our eyes to wrongdoings even though we should speak our mind? How many times do we follow the crowd even though our conscience tells us to do otherwise? Are we simply taking… [Read More]
50 Shades of Waste
The Biggest Mistake, Ever!
Mistakes have a negative image. So we hide them, play the blame game, or beat ourselves up when they occur. In fact, these actions compound our mistakes by creating stress and anxiety, damaging relationships, squandering time and money, and most importantly, often causing us to repeat the same mishap over and over again. The truth… [Read More]
6 Ways to Spot All Talk, No Action
Let’s face it, you send a message with what you say AND what you do. If words aren’t supported with consistent actions, they will ring hollow. Someone once said, “Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.” The… [Read More]
10 Elements of Courage
The Blame Game
When our kids were young, they’d run around the house and hurt themselves by accidentally running into a chair. So we played the “blame game” and put the blame on the chair: “Ouch. That hurt! Why did you get in my way? We were having so much fun until YOU spoiled it all. Who do… [Read More]
Plagiarism Is Stealing
Would you swipe something from a store because you couldn’t afford it? Would you lift a purse from a lady’s chair because she wasn’t looking? Of course not! So what makes people think it’s acceptable to rob someone’s ideas and take credit for their work? Don’t they realize that plagiarism is stealing? While that may… [Read More]
Self-Respect Begins With You
Some people believe that because they’re rich, powerful, or famous, they deserve our respect — regardless of their behavior. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Respect must be earned. You may be able to fool others, but you can’t fool yourself. If you want self-respect, it’s important to set high standards, remain true to… [Read More]
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