Tip: Just drink the water!
Many years ago, when my oldest daughter Rachael was just a little girl, she had to have her tonsils removed. They had gotten infected, and the doctor told us that it would be best to remove them. Since it was…
Tip: Remember the 5 stages of grief…I mean success!
Many years ago, Dr. Kübler-Ross first quantified for us the five stages of grief. People generally go through these five stages whenever there is some kind of tragedy or difficult situation that is faced in life. I spent a good…
Tip: You never know what events are going to transpire to get you home!
Many years ago, Tom Hanks starred in the movie Apollo 13. I am sure many of you have seen it. I own the movie and have watched it several times myself. It is an exciting, true story of three astronauts,…
Tip: Don’t let things hang over you!
I was blessed to have been raised in a good home. My parents were quite different people. Their marriage was a bit unusual because of the difference in their ages when they married. My father was forty-two years old when…
Tip: The secret to success is to make your vocation your vacation!
I wish I could take credit for the truth found in this week’s Tip, but the credit actually goes to the famous American author, Mark Twain. He was the one who put into words what so many of us wish…
Tip: I finally figured out what leadership is all about!
Many of you have heard the leadership guru, John Maxwell, speak on the topic of leadership. He has said that leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else. While I agree with that wholeheartedly, I need something a…
Tip: Your one good idea may change the world!
Many years ago, a gentleman by the name of Truett Cathy started a small restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. In fact, it was so small, it was called The Dwarf House. It only had a few booths for groups of three…
Tip: Go back to the drawing board!
When I was young, many of the lessons we were taught in school were put on a chalkboard. The purpose of the chalkboard was so we could see things visually, to be more easily understood. Then, in high school, our…
Tip: When you do more than is required, you will get more than expected!
Almost every one of us has heard the expression “going the second mile”. You almost know when you hear the expression that “going the second mile” means that you must do more than you originally thought you were supposed to…
Tip: When things go wrong, don’t go with them!
A while back, I spent a wonderful weekend in Saginaw, Michigan, with some really great people. It was a very special time for all of us.My return flight arrangements for this trip required that I stop in Detroit before flying…