I am amazed at how many people in positions of leadership can’t even lead themselves effectively, consistently or with integrity. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your local church, school, the government or a small or large business. In the end if you want to lead others regardless of your position, roles or responsibilities it is …
If you want to lead, you have to master self-leadership Read More »
Expectations – One of the biggest causes of frustration and disappointment in life is the unrealized expectations of what life should give you and doesn’t. It never will give you everything you want when you want it, so relax. You can never be happy attached to the expectation or outcomes you have in life. To …
Have you ever said “why me”? Come on – be honest here – sooner or later everyone feels like some area of life has not been fair to them and their usual response is “why me or why now.” Why not look at these life situations or circumstances a little differently with a “why not …
The Question should be – why not me rather than – why me! Read More »
If you have never experienced emotional pain – you just landed here from another planet. In this article I am only going to discuss emotional pain and not physical pain. Let me say at the outset that you may find it hard to accept some of my rationale, I know writing it, no, as believing …
Know a “know it all”? There is a difference between knowing and learning. The problem is that many people or should I say “most” people feel they know something and then act according to what they believe they know as truth. Let me give you a quick example. For centuries people believed (knew from what …
Wisdom – the blending of – information, knowledge, experience, truth, reality, maturity – to achieve dreams, goals, life purpose, inner peace and happiness. A Weekly Wisdom Tip for a better life. Each week I share a simple truth that can help you live with faith, courage, integrity, peace, purpose and success. This week’s topic – Resolve? Is it …
Ever been disappointed? We all are sooner or later and some of us more often than others and more often than necessary. What exactly is disappointment and what are its primary contributors? But also, why do we set ourselves up for it? Disappointment – the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s …
There are two fundamental emotions – love and fear. All other emotions such as anger, lust, blame, resentment, guilt, shame, adoration, jealousy or joy, gratitude, inner peace, bliss, trust, faith etc. are just derivatives of these two. When you choose to experience and share love you build yourself and others up. When you choose fear you …
Millions of people today suffer from loneliness. It could be someone in a unhappy marriage or someone who has lost a loved one who has passed away. It could be someone who is suddenly alone after a relationship break-up or just someone who is unhappy with their state in life. No one is immune to …
Let me ask you, do you think Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, Billy Graham, Carl Sandberg, Jesus, Henry Ford, Bill Gates (this list is endless) had the word impossible in their DNA? I seriously doubt it. Far too many people let their definition of impossible rule their present and future with doubt, fear, the need for …
