Like the little boy said in the old joke, when you see a pile of manure, there’s got to be a pony close by. If we get in the habit…
A smile is a one-holiday gift that is likely to be returned. Remember to give each person on your gift list an abundance of smiles. It truly is the gift…
There are only two energies we draw on to motivate our actions – fun or fear. Fear makes us tentative, limited and ripe for burnout. Fun keeps us confident, resourceful…
As much as we hate to admit it, we learn much more from our mistakes than from our successes. But we don’t learn much unless we’re willing to face our…
Sometimes a common public sign contains hidden humor that was unintended by the original author. Try to read familiar signs with “fresh eyes”, as though for the first time. You…
Being quick is all about discipline. Do things promptly. Do them now. Don’t put things off or let them pile up. Hurrying is a lack of discipline. When we hurry,…
The constant celebration is an exercise in fun. It involves awareness of the many opportunities we have to appreciate what we take for granted. There is a noisy celebration, as…
Many of life’s blessings come to our attention cleverly disguised as disappointments and setbacks. The most successful people have learned to embrace such challenges as opportunities to grow in some…
It is better to give somebody a piece of your heart than a piece of your mind. When was the last time you told the people you love exactly how…
Learn to focus more on what you need, and less on what you want. Our appetites exceed our needs. Our desires are never fully satisfied. But our needs are simple…