The life you live is a choice and you should strive to be balanced and happy. What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy it with the people you care about. Sometime we back ourselves into unnecessary corners. When you are working, do your best maximize the value of your time for the benefit of the organization. When you are at home, be present and focused with your family and friends. Know the role you are playing in any given situation and do your best.
One of the reasons Shaw's writing remains relevant is his understanding of human nature. People are complicated. We aren't always rational, consistent, or particularly good at recognizing our own contradictions.…
What interests me about Emerson is the tension between listening to others and maintaining the independence to think for yourself. How do you surround yourself with smart, experienced people, take…
I've always thought that the whole concept of work-life balance is a bit of an illusion. It's difficult…
The media is great at bombarding us with stories about the flaws in our human character and the…
It's eay to overlook our true blessings amidst the daily chaos. I’ve always believed that everyone’s life is…
When was the last time you had fun at work and truly enjoyed yourself? Are you able to…
It always bothers me when someone complains about another person's good fortune by saying they were just lucky.…
It's too easy to get so caught up in our reality and forget about other people's needs, especially…
Never settle for mediocrity in others or yourself. Greatness is a choice, although occasionally it can also choose…
I am not saying that everything should feel good. Life does involve a certain amount of stress, hard…
A career and life are just a series of interconnected days. Success comes about by developing constructive daily…
I attended a youth soccer game and a professional hockey game this weekend and it was interesting to…
The most successful business owners I know are focused on building great companies and/or fulfilling an important mission…
We cannot control what people say or do, but we can control how we respond to it. It's…
Don't let fear rule your life. Don't let others use fear as a tool to manipulate you. I…
Love means accepting the other person for who they are and not trying to mold or change them…
Letting go is a critical part of the journey. You cannot change the past; even yesterday is beyond…
What we focus on expands. If all your energy is channeled into negative thinking, don't be surprised if…
I often worry about people who read too many self-help books and/or set lofty expectations for themselves based…
Very few people are meant to take the full journey with you in life. Sometimes you outgrow people,…
Ideally a person would want to use their time well and be highly productive and effective. They wouldn't…
I've always found it fascinating that the Germans and Scandinavians, who are regularly considered near the top of…
We all need to be honest with ourselves about what motivates us and the cost/benefit of this behavior.…
You don't always have to take center stage. Sometimes it's just as important to play a supporting role…
It is interesting that as we age, many of us become less willing to embrace change. At some…
We've all heard the saying that when someone is near the end of their life, they don't look…
I don't often write about spiritual or faith issues in my blog because for the most part I…
Whether we like it or not, "all things must pass." Everything has a beginning and an end. As…
Life is built one day at a time. We live from moment to moment. Keep this in mind…
All of life is lived on an emotional continuum. To ignore this fact won't work in the long…
Contrary to popular belief, each of us actively shapes our own destiny. We reach the destination we work…
Never forget that every day begins with a beautiful sunrise. I read a book once (unfortunately, I forgot…
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