As we age, we must be careful of becoming too narrow-minded and unwilling to challenge ourselves and our thinking. Instead of relying solely…
Technology certainly offers a catalytic advantage. However, it is not an end in and of itself. We are connected as people now…
It is too easy to fall into bad lifestyle habits when you're stressed, but this is the time to intentionally do the…
Navigating life without a core purpose is like trying to steer a boat without a rudder or embarking on a hike without a…
There is a certain aspect of existence that involves muddling through and managing the daily responsibilities of being human. However, there are…
Pay attention to the signs you may be getting stale or complacent. Are you a source of energy and inspiration to others or…
Avoidance never works. Most of us prefer comfort over discomfort. Procrastination, whether at the last minute or until compelled into action, is…
You get to choose your mood. It doesn't choose you. Occasionally, this may be more work than you'd like, but it is…
When you are a leader or manager, part of your job is to listen until it hurts. You need to force yourself…
It's easy to get comfortable with who we are and what we know. Building new relationships can seem like hard work in…
I have only ever really been a "dog" person when it comes to pets. They are a unique animal that enhances our…
There is a reason we have the workweek and then the weekend. After a comparatively long and hopefully meaningful week at work,…
It's easy to fall in love with your own opinions and limit your intellectual breadth to your own world view; however it…
Sometimes it's hard to switch back into work mode once you've had several days off (especially this time of year). However, being…
I've yet to meet a truly successful person who has done so without a supportive family and/or circle of friends. Sure success…
The goal of any society should be to secure the future of the next generation by providing them with the skills, talents,…
Everyone needs to unplug on a regular basis and focus on being their non-work self. My experience has always been that the…
In life most people quit before they reach the summit. They find themselves on the brink of achieving everything they've worked for…
Things won't always go your way and that's okay - it makes you human.
What you decide to focus your energy on is a choice. Even in the most difficult of situations there is a potential…
Encourage others to challenge your own thinking; don't ever think you "know it all" because you don't
Learn from your failures, otherwise they come back to haunt you
If you don’t know the answer be honest about it and seek out help
A mother is a very special person not just in a family, but in a school system and society at large. A…
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