Some people think they deserve all the good things in life simply because others have them. It never occurs to them that the folks they marvel at probably worked their butts off and made great sacrifices to earn those rewards. If you believe the American work ethic is “old school,” you’d better repeat the class…. [Read More]
Do You Lead by Example?
You are being watched every minute of every day. Sounds creepy, right? But it’s true. Every word that you say and every move that you make is being carefully followed. What’s more…you can’t escape it. Do you lead by example? Here are the facts. It doesn’t matter whether you’re young or old, rich or poor,… [Read More]
Honor Yourself: Live with Integrity
With All Due DISrespect … Clean Up Your Act
Did you ever walk through a city and see cigarette butts glowing on the pavement, half-empty soda bottles littering the sidewalk, and garbage blowing in the air? The sight is hideous, and the stench is nauseating. It’s an invitation for rodents and disease. The crazy thing is, there’s a garbage can on almost every street… [Read More]
Make Good Choices
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s an age-old question that you’re asked early in life. What some fail to realize is how much power you have in determining your future and in making your dreams a reality. The fact is, everything you do, the achievements you realize, and the person… [Read More]
I’m Not a Mind Reader. Are You?
“Pick a number between one and twenty-five. Wrong. Let’s try again. What’s my favorite color? Or my favorite food?” As crazy as this sounds, we bury our thoughts and then expect others to know what we’re thinking. Are you a mind reader? Why does this happen? Some folks have trouble expressing their thoughts and feelings… [Read More]
Do You Choose Convenience Over Principles?
We’re faced with decisions each day. It’s not enough to know the difference between right and wrong. The important thing is to convert those principles into words and actions. Given the option, would you rather choose the right path, even though it’s difficult, or the easy route, knowing that you’ll be compromising your standards? The… [Read More]
Are You Preparing Your Kids for the Real World?
We baby our kids like infants; we coddle them like delicate crystal; and we pamper them like they’re totally incapable of surviving on their own. I can just hear the refrain, “Whatever you want, dear.” Are you preparing your kids for the real world? If our kids confront adversity, we clear a path for them…. [Read More]
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