Since we have all been experiencing a “new normal” lately, I thought it might be worthwhile for us to re-visit a concept that will play a major role in whether or not we have a successful life. All of us…
Most of us live in a house of some type. Hopefully that house had the modern features of electricity, indoor plumbing, and hot and cold running water. And while that is nice, there is another house that you are building…
We have been experiencing unprecedented times. All of us have had a “new normal” come into our life, at least for now. No one knows when this will end, nor how long all of this will last. Most of you…
Recently I was talking to my friend Bernie DeSouza in England. Bernie and I have been friends for over 20 years. I have been to Birmingham, England, several times speaking to his organization. He was our guest speaker at our…
I don’t know if you have ever heard of a ‘tickler file’, but it is one of the most important concepts that I have ever learned. Years ago when I was a school principal, I was introduced to this concept…
I came across an article that was written by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Although I do not personally know who this gentleman is, I certainly believe he must be a very wise individual. Personally, I always want to learn and…
A while back I had an unusual experience. I had dinner with a friend of mine who is in real estate. Because the economy was weak at the time, I expected him to tell me that things were not going…
When was the last time you went fishing? Did you notice that you often put a lot of bait on your hook but somehow fish are smart enough to get it off without getting caught? If you stop and think…
A while back, I spoke to the Make-a-Wish Foundation in Ottawa, Canada. I had a wonderful time and met many great people. As you may know, the Make-a-Wish Foundation assists children who are facing some type of life-threatening medical condition.…
Recently I was reading an outstanding article that gave me some good insight into business success. The article talked about the fact that all successful businesses have several things in common. Everyone knows that there are two key ingredients a…