Try, just for the sake of trying, to think in terms of you (yes, you) being great. Now there are a few people I know who have no trouble with this, but most people are far too modest to think in terms of them being great. But you are, or at least could be, great…at … Continue reading
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What are you feeding?
Billboards can be a blot and nuisance but occasionally one comes along that has an impact. I remember one such billboard. It read: “The people you are working for are back at home.” I’ve never forgotten that billboard and occasionally I have to remind myself of it’s important message. The ONE THING for today: There … Continue reading
Take a deep breath and jump in
Look around you and find the decisions that no one else will make, the responsibilities that no one else will take, the task that no one else will do and jump in. That’s your sweet spot; the area where you can differentiate yourself from the pack, where you can gain credibility and experience that will … Continue reading
The Lost Art of Bowing
It is one thing to bow (literally or figuratively) to God. But to bow to a fellow human…now that’s a different story. What is “bowing” about? To bow is to acknowledge someone’s superiority over us. Why is that so hard? Remember, everyone is your superior in some way…everyone. To bow (show respect, give honor) to … Continue reading
The benefit of fear
Fear can be a very positive thing. For example, fear of boiling water can save you a lot of pain and scars. Fear of strangers could save your life. And fear of a debilitating sickness that sidelines you and keeps you from being a player in life can be a good motivation for making wise … Continue reading
Are we missing something?
I once read a book of an author that I highly respect who wrote: “We aren’t all called to be Mother Teresa. But we are all called to be Jesus.” As much as I love and respect this author, I will have to respectfully disagree with him on this. Maybe I’ve missed it, but I … Continue reading
