Ever wonder who came up with all of these old sayings that are repeated for generations? Sure, it’s only a google search away. This is one of those times in the history of the world where everyone from every culture, speaking every language is asking, “Where is the light from the end of the tunnel?” “We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won't need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don't fire cannons to call attention to their shining- they just shine.” - Dwight L. … [Read more...]
Where Are We Going?
You may have noticed some changes in the weekly delivery of these articles. The new design and the themes of the articles. This year each month will have a theme. All of the themes will be nautical and related to ships and the open sea. This month the theme is Anchors. Each week the article will describe an aspect or a fact or use of an anchor. This will then be related to a subject in personal development or career growth. If you would like to offer suggestions to the monthly theme … [Read more...]
Do You Take Personal Responsibility?
Do you take personal responsibility? For anything? For at least one single thing? In your daily life is there one thing you are ready to and then actually do step up and begin to work on to change? By far the majority of people feel they are only one person so why bother trying to change this or fix that. The majority of people would rather complain or moan and groan about a variety of issues or how others are not taking personal responsibility. Rather than to actually become involved in … [Read more...]
Are You Trusted?
How do you feel about trust? This article is about you - it’s about us! If I asked you to take a moment right now and write down ten people who you trust with your life, in other words with just about anything – quickly write down ten names. Now flip the page and write down ten names of people who you know would write down your name if they were asked the same question of them – the first question I asked you. Did you name even five people on either list? The people you named have you … [Read more...]
How About Answering A Few Questions?
No this is not a ‘survey monkey’ email. In fact you don’t need to send in the answers. Just track your own answers to the following questions – 1. Do you know the fourth quarter starts next week? a. Yes b. I thought football games were played on one day. c. And your point is? d. Our fiscal year is not based on the calendar year. 2. For the fourth quarter my immediate plan is to – a. Plan a vacation as everything this year has been exceptional. b. It will need to be a great quarter for … [Read more...]
What is Old is New?
This is a question that transcends your age. Consider experiences, events, relationships business transactions or other meaningful areas which you recall at some level. Where are you presently and has this had any impact on you over time? As you reflect back, do you wish you had done anything differently? Select one or more of these items and consider what have you learned? Hopefully this is not a painful process, rather you are finding it to be enjoyable. Either way now let’s have some … [Read more...]
