People will tell you it’s brutal to start a company. They’re right. I know firsthand. I started one. Yet, if you think it’s hard to build a business from scratch, it’s considerably harder to maintain success when the business prospers. Are you coping with success? When you start a company, the folks who join you… [Read More]
Is Self-Reliance More Than a Buzzword?
Self-reliance is a term that’s frequently used these days. But even though the term is tossed around, it’s meaningless if you don’t apply the principle to your daily life. “Who cares?” you may be thinking. The fact is, YOU should! Your choice — to accept or evade personal responsibility — may be the most important… [Read More]
You Be the Judge
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]
25 Ways You May Be Stressing Yourself Out
Are You Enthusiastic for the Success of Others?
Some people have it all (or so it seems). They have the power, wealth, and status that most people can only dream of. How do you feel about that? Do you view these folks with disapproval and contempt or are you enthusiastic for their success? That depends on how you view the world. Stephen R…. [Read More]
You Should Be So Lucky
Let me tell you a story about two typical kids you might be familiar with. One of them (we’ll call him John) wasn’t a bad kid, but he didn’t take life very seriously. He hung out with friends, didn’t study much, and did mostly what he wanted because his folks were missing in action —… [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]
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