Disaster has a way of clarifying priorities. When it looks like this day, this very day, might be your very last day on this Earth, above...
This simple guide on how to make a 5 year plan will help you move towards your goals and dreams, and ensure that you get there....
According to many researchers, the ONLY natural fears that we have when we are born are a) the fear of falling, and b) the fear of...
True love is the most powerful force in the universe and when used in truth and integrity, it can change your life. Keep reading to learn...
We live in a very loud world. Billboards scream at us as we drive down the freeways. Radio, social media, television, and movies all demand our...
At the heart of most of our problems, both within and without, is fear and insecurity. We fear that if others really knew us that they...
What questions will you ask yourself before you die? I used to visit a man named Ross at the nursing home. To be honest I was...
No one that I have ever met has desired to fail reaching their goals. We set the goals because they seem important. On January 1 of every...
Discover why imagination is more important than knowledge and why it makes our world better. The eye can only see so many colors, but the artist...
Most of High School I thought I was King of the Losers. While I was not the least popular guy in school, I always felt that if...
It is only those that know how to unleash their inner strength and be a beast that can muscle through the difficulty to get to the...
If you feel as if your relationship is tearing at the seams, here's the best course of action to take...
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What’s the ONE key to success? It starts with clearly defining what success means to you. It’s focusing on your goals and not giving up, no matter...
If you have lived more than 20 minutes, you have regrets. It could be that time where you did not swing at the 3-2 pitch and...
One of the habits that I am working to establish is a regular visit to the cemetery. No, I am not some freak looking for ghosts or...
The fog of battle is very real in our everyday world. It seems that the fog comes in often and prevents us from clearly seeing where...
It was with a judgmental attitude that I began working with those in poverty about 15 years ago. I figured that I could inspire and motivate...
For those who want the cliff notes version of a blog post, the simple answer is YES. Honesty leads to trust, and trust leads to a...
My children are nearly grown now. My oldest is planning her adventures of traveling the world without me. The boys are both taller than me, though...
Books are like mentors. They can guide, inspire, and motivate us to try new things. Below is a list of some of the books that have...
Today, no matter what your political persuasion or social issue that you hold dear, there is a need for courageous people to stand up and be...
There are athletes that show incredible talent even in grade school. Some of them will demonstrate skills and even make a name for themselves in High School...
In the midst of the battle smoke and confusion, you can lose sight of all that is around you. The noise is deafening, and it seems that...
Hopefully, you have discovered work that you really can love. If not, then I would recommend that you quit reading and evaluate what you should be doing....
Life is not predicable – and that is what makes it great! I don’t like predictable movies, so why would I want my own life to be...
Being a person of character means living with integrity. This will enable you to stand strong in the midst of moral dilemmas and in the midst...
“We choose to go to the Moon! …We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they...
When I envision my successful life, I will typically take my mind to a special event that will take place when I am nearly 75 years...
In the beginning of your relationship, wowing each other was fairly easy. Your every desire was to win the heart of that special guy or gal....
We have entered a New Year and with that come new opportunities. As we prepare for a year of historical firsts, tragic events, and unforeseen breakthroughs...
According to Statisticbrain.com, the average success rate of a New Year resolution is 8 percent. Wow, that does NOT seem like good odds. What are those 8 percent of successful...
Living a life of dreams often feels like a rollercoaster ride. Is this life even real? From time to time, it feels so close that you can smell...
It is easy to justify our complaining as simply venting. Or in more deluded minds, it might even be seen as a healthy way to motivate...
Over the years, I have worked with some incredible leaders who had a strong work ethic and accomplished many things. The best among them were able...
It is so commonly said that “Leaders are Readers”. It’s a truth that cannot be dismissed lightly. With the tyranny of the urgent pressing upon us, who...
They say in the Army that you can’t spell lost without an LT (Lieutenant). As a cadet, I had not done well in land navigation during...
Do you know what peoples’ worst fears are? According to studies public speaking comes first, followed closely by meeting new people, and only then by the fear...
A great friend of mine, one evening, after his kids had gone to bed put into motion his plan to be the change that he wanted...
What if you believed in your dreams, the same way you believe in your doubts? I really do hate to be the one to burst your...
Should you let go of your high expectations? I tend to dream big and have great expectations for myself and for others. Normally this serves me...
Are you a people pleaser? It feels like a lifetime ago but there was a season of my life where I would sit with a bowl...
Real life comes with emotions. Only the dead have no fluctuations in how they are feeling. Live your life with the excitement and joy that comes...
What do you really believe beyond any shadow of doubt? Is there anything? We live in a world that seemingly questions anything and everything. Do you...
For over fourteen years I have had the privilege to work with men and women who are experiencing homelessness. Throughout those years I have been duly...
Intense pressure can either crush a piece of coal and turn it into dust that is good in furnaces of industries like steel producers or if...
It starts with whispers in the playground. Two little ones, not much older than five or six; quietly share information with one another about what they...
We live in a deeply divided nation and this often means that we end up disagreeing with sensible people that simply think different than us. Too...
I have always looked for hacks in how to become more productive. Reading voraciously, watching videos or listening to podcasts, I sift out ideas to become...
The book “Healthy at 100” by John Robbins makes the point that one of the keys to living (not just existing but really living to 100...
