Most of us are aware of the importance of having a good attitude but we may not realize how vital it is for happy, healthy relationships. A sour, negative, bitter person will be avoided by others like the plague. However,…
I would imagine that at one time or another every one of us has accidentally spilled our milk! When I was in grade school, we had to pour our milk into a cone-shaped cup every day at lunch time from…
This week I want to borrow a phrase for our Tip from one of the most important individuals who ever lived. Helen Keller was born in Alabama in 1880. She was healthy at birth and lived a normal life for…
As some of you will recall, a recent Tip had to do with understanding the difference between manipulation and influence. My point was the meaning of the word manipulation does not necessarily have to be bad; it could also have…
Whenever I hear someone say, "They tried to manipulate me," I often think to myself, "Well, of course, they did. Everyone tries to manipulate people and circumstances all day long. That is the nature of life and business." When I…
So many of you have responded to us throughout the year by telling us how much these Tips mean to you each week. While we do not do it to get a response, we are grateful when someone takes the…
Every year at the end of September and the beginning of October, the Texas State Fair is held at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. If you have never been, I would encourage you do so because it is one spectacular…
When I was growing up, I experienced a variety of feelings on a daily basis. Sometimes I would feel happiness and excitement, while at other times I would feel sadness or frustration. I did not know how to understand my…
Years ago, while I was working on a Master’s Degree in education, I took a class on how to run a successful school. I will never forget one of the lectures. Our professor, who had many years of school experience,…
I have talked before about “finer distinctions” as they relate to different topics, but with every passing day, I see their value even more. This Tip is about the distinction between knowledge and understanding. When I understand something clearly, I…