Life is often filled with unexpected surprises and uncertainties that can catch us off guard. Many of the unusual circumstances and situations that occur in our lives involve our relationships with other people, whether family members, friends, or business associates.…
The experiences we face in life can sometimes seem strange. What we are taught in school is supposed to prepare us for a specific vocation or profession. We also learn from our environment, our family, and our friends. But perhaps…
Several years ago I took Carl Smith with me to play golf with my good friend, Zig Ziglar. At that time Zig was still in good health. Carl was our Director of Training here at Personality Insights for many years.…
One of the most powerful words in the English language is the word THINK. What happens to us in life will largely be determined by our ability to use our minds and learn how to properly think about circumstances as…
In this week’s Tip, I want to try to make a finer distinction between being happy and being full of joy. Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large…
I am sure everyone has heard the saying, “Variety is the spice of life.” I cannot take credit for the originality of that thought, but I certainly can take credit for putting this Tip into practice! This has been the…
Most of us have gone fishing at some time in our life. Perhaps your father, mother, grandfather or uncle took you, as a little boy or little girl, down to the pond to let you try to catch your first…
I am sure that anyone who reads this Tip has heard a statement similar to this one at some point in their life. Anyone who has been around an educational program, a seminar leader or a motivational speaker, has heard…
I like things to run smoothly. I like everyone to get along with each other. I like to see a smile on people’s faces and happiness demonstrated from each person’s heart. You probably feel the same way. When we all…
Personality Insights, Inc. began in 1991. I had been speaking for several different organizations and I finally came to the conclusion that I should start my own business. It was somewhat a leap of faith, but now, looking back these…