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
Change Your Priorities: Change Your Life
Many of us take each day as it comes and then seem surprised to find where life has taken us. Consider this: Do you prioritize the areas of your life and make decisions based on those priorities? Or do you go with the flow — and leave everything to chance? During your journey through life,… [Read More]
How Do You See the World Around You?
Do you view the glass as half-full or half-empty? I hope you said “neither” — it’s never good to see the world through a single filter. The fact is, every gear in your car does something different. What would happen if you got stuck in neutral? The same can be said of the way that… [Read More]
What Do Your Habits Say About You?
Habits are routine behaviors that are so ingrained in us that we repeat them on a regular basis. They include such things as our morning routine, gym schedule, and how we begin our workday. Even though most habits are performed without thinking, give this some thought: When was the last time you challenged your routines?… [Read More]
It’s YOUR Life. Are You in Control?
Are you the captain of your life, or do you allow others to chart your course? Many of us seek approval from others, follow the crowd, or try to keep up with the Joneses. This isn’t a call to disregard your need to fit in or to reject the support of others. But if you’re… [Read More]
The Secrets of a Successful Marriage
Remember the first time you met your future spouse…your heart started pounding, your hands got sweaty, and you didn’t wipe that silly grin off your face for days. In the weeks that followed, one thing led to another and before you knew it…wedding bells were on the horizon. The problem, according to author and famed… [Read More]
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]
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