Self-Discipline and Braces
January 6, 2015
Self-discipline. Sort of a downer word, huh? Makes you think of starving yourself on a diet, or dreading doing 50 crunches before bedtime. But the
Personal Growth Articles
What Made Me Cry Last Week
December 30, 2014
I started crying right there on the elliptical. I don’t know what came over me a few weeks ago when I was watching the news
Make Every Moment Extraordinary
December 18, 2014
So, I was watching this commercial this morning… This group of guys went to Las Vegas and decided to live it up. The way they
Eyes Forward
December 15, 2014
When walking/hiking, are you the kind of person who looks down a lot, watching your step to avoid tripping, and missing the scenery around you?
Why We are OK with Arriving Late
December 2, 2014
I really dislike being late for any appointment or activity. I like to arrive a little early to get the lay of the land, allow
Above All, Try Something!
November 3, 2014
The title of this post is a quote from Roosevelt that comes from a Facebook graphic that I saw the other day, and it reminded
Remember Scrimmage Games?
October 28, 2014
Scrimmages were the best part of practices for sports when growing up. You didn’t have to do drills, but you got to play a simulated
A Lesson from the On/Off Ramp
October 6, 2014
I was in traffic today on the freeway and was approaching my exit. It’s one of those that has cars merging on and merging off
Would You Describe Yourself as Open?
September 16, 2014
I was at a communication seminar last year, where the presenter was encouraging open communication, as opposed to closed communication. Open communication meant that a
The Best Leaders (Spouses; Friends; Etc.)…
September 8, 2014
…Do these supportive things for those they lead and/or care about: 1. Help prevent you from stumbling. If they see that you are on a
What Do You Stand For?
August 26, 2014
“Conviction” is a word best described as “what you stand for” in your life. We all have them, and they drive our behaviors in all
You Are Writing Your Story
August 4, 2014
Every day, you are writing your autobiography, whether you are putting pen to paper in a journal or not. Every action, every word, every minute
