Who Has the Time? It’s touted that technology saves you time and helps you communicate better. But isn’t it more apparent that technology now leaves us with so little time that we barely have occasion to properly interact with others? Anything that “saves time” is simply making more time that you can then devote to … Continue reading Progress Or Isolation? →

Honoring Our Heroes: The Meaning of Veterans Day Every year, on November 11th, we come together as a nation to observe Veterans Day, a time to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. While the day offers a chance to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who … Continue reading Thank You Veterans! →

Write Your Own Story Fast-forward your life 20, 30, even 40 years. Now, imagine someone writing a book of your life story. Would it be motivational, a mystery perhaps, or even science fiction? What about reference, a novel, true crime, short story, or an exposé? Would it be found in the childrens section of the … Continue reading Write Your Own Story: What’s the Next Chapter? →

A League of Your Own Have you sometimes felt like you were “out of your league” when reaching toward a lofty goal or competing against others for the “brass ring”? Imagine being a 5-foot-5-inch tall player in the National Basketball Association! Every time Earl Boykins of the Denver Nuggets walks onto the court, he hears … Continue reading Small But Mighty! →

Stuck In Port? Imagine your dreams and hopes for the future are a docked sailboat. The boat is ready to set sail, complete with everything the captain needs for a lifetime of sailing on the open seas. Then imagine the captain never unmooring the boat, instead, standing on the dock to admire their boat’s beauty […]

Pick a Side To say there’s a lot going on in our country right now is an understatement. But what about in our city? Our schools? Our neighborhood? Are we taking a stand, or just standing there saying nothing? We are a country–city–neighborhood–blessed with peace and prosperity. Our daily choices range from which SUV we … Continue reading Building a Better World Together! →

A Few “No” Men It’s safe to say that the best results are produced when people work together. Solo projects often suffer from a one-sided perspective and lack of meaningful input. This isn’t to say that you can’t accomplish a lot when working on your own – it takes time and concentration to make progress. … Continue reading Alone We Stand, Together We Thrive! →

Prediction vs. Production If you’re familiar with many “motivational” speakers and writers, you’ve probably heard or read a hundred times that you must make a “declaration.” It seems that without uttering your deepest desires, they will not come to fruition. Want a better job? Then you must declare that it will be so. Want a … Continue reading From Wishful Thinking to Willful Doing! →

Stop Waiting–Take Action! A well-known athletic company’s mantra tells us, “Just do it.”  How is there magic in the words “just do it?” Do what? Not everyone is athletic, and certainly not everyone is so talented as to go pro or participate in the Olympics.  Look at the slogan in a general sense. The real … Continue reading Seize The Day →

Put It In Writing “How do you get there from here?” A common enough question when you don’t know where you’re going. If you were planning a long trip, you would certainly check Google Maps or a road atlas to verify and write down the directions. But what about your life, your dreams, your expectations? … Continue reading The Power of Pen and Paper! →

All Alone, or a Group of One? Do you know this line from the Three Dog Night hit, “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do,”? The poignant lyrics call attention to the reality that being alone, being a group of one, can be a very lonely, uncomfortable, and sometimes challenging situation. When it … Continue reading The Courage To Be Different! →

Look Back–to the Future Life has been described as a path, a direction in which we travel over time – rather than a single event. Each of us gets to choose the direction our path will take us. By making those choices, we also clear the way to achieving the objectives we’ve set for ourselves. … Continue reading Backtrack to Breakthrough! →

Lighten Up Ever feel yourself getting perturbed by something that happens during your day? Ever have the urge to say something about it, when silence might be the best approach? Perhaps you feel the need to make a judgment about each situation that arises. Maybe it’s time to slow down a bit.  We can control … Continue reading Choose Your Reaction! →

Make Something From Nothing When’s the last time someone told you it’s okay to screw things up? Well, unless you’re a neurosurgeon or a ballot counter, it’s okay! For most of us, a mistake is an action that can be corrected – it’s not usually the end of the world, although we’re sometimes made to […]

Decrease Your Allowance You’ve heard it a million times, “Less is more!” If less really is better, then maybe it’s time to start giving yourself, and even your family, an “allowance.” This isn’t about money, per se, but more about the other things that either drain our resources or over-complicate our lives. This “allowance” idea … Continue reading Time For A Time Out! →

How Green is Your Grass? Have you been sowing the seeds of your success? Are you prepared for the harvest? Those who are jealous of other people’s successes often have no idea of the consequences. Yes, that rose is sweet and fragrant, but watch out for the thorns! That which you would most value always … Continue reading The Illusion of the Perfect Life. →

About That Brochure… So . . . which brochure have you been reading? Maybe it’s one that promises “clear sailing” or “romantic sunsets” or “excitement guaranteed!” Maybe you’re into the financial brochures that read “no money down” or “financial freedom in 30 days” or “sell a million dollars a month without leaving home.” For many … Continue reading Beyond The Brochure! →

Why Are You Working? When is the last time you sat down and analyzed your goals and dreams? At least once a year, you should review your financial situation to try to determine how much closer you are to achieving your goals from the same time last year. Every step you take should bring you … Continue reading Is Your Work Taking You Where You Want to Be? →