Tip: Four things from which we cannot recover.
A while back I heard a talk about a concept that really intrigued me. It has been on my mind for a while so thought it might be a good idea to review the four things from which we cannot…
Tip: Are you building a life or simply living day to day?
What if you knew that today was the most important day of your life? What if you knew that something was going to happen today that would be the turning point of your life? What if you knew that one…
Tip: You do not lose your ticket to the John Wayne Club if you cry!
Most of us who are a little older have seen a movie starring John Wayne at one time or another. Over the years, John Wayne became known as the “man’s man.” There probably has not been anyone who is tougher,…
Tip: Have different coaches in your life!
Often when we think of a coach, we think of an athletic advisor for a sporting event. And, there have certainly been some great coaches who have helped many athletes have a better life because of their influence and direction.…
Tip: Focus on performance, not power!
Recently I was reading an article by Colin Powell. General Powell is the former Secretary of State and he is a retired, four-star general. Most of us have heard of him and his outstanding military career, as well as his…
Tip: We need more people like Rhonda!
Most of you know that I am a big fan of Chick-fil-A. I have been eating at the original Dwarf House, where Chick-fil-A started, since 1967. It is located on Central Avenue, not too far from the Atlanta airport. That…
Tip: If you turn the sailboat too quickly, it will flip over!
Most of us have had the experience of being in a boat or on a ship at one time in our life. I learned the hard way that there is a big difference between a boat and a ship! Once…
Tip: Encouraging words promote healing, but cutting words produce broken hearts!
When I was in high school, we had a guidance counselor who was not very positive. Looking back on it, I’m really not sure why she even went into the field of education since she did not seem to like…
Tip: You are going to experience pain!
I can already tell that some of you are saying to yourself, “Well, I certainly do not want to read that Tip! I already have enough pain in my life.” However, if you will bear with me for a moment,…
Tip: A busy mind is a happy mind!
In previous Tips I have talked about my years as a school principal. I was twenty-four years old when I accepted that assignment and had only been teaching for two years prior to that time. I was as green as…