Let’s start from the beginning and the end

“Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it’s very important that you do it.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
Let’s start from the beginning and the end and work our way to the middle, where all of the people our age currently reside. Life, begins and ends with each one of us being alone….if you really think about it. [...]

Make it up and make it happen

I was reading a short story the other day that was discussing how people find what their calling is and how to make your life happen for you (as opposed – to you). The thought was this:
You either already know what you want and don’t know how to get it. Or you don’t yet [...]

Will an MBA Boost My Career?

Many friends and I have been discussing this topic over the last couple years and I think my friend and career expert JT and her partner Dale have a great take on it below.
‘JT & Dale Talk Jobs’ is the largest nationally syndicated career advice column in the country and can be found at JTandDale.com.
Dear [...]

Make Small Commitments. Get Big Changes.

These are some great words to live by. I agree that probably a good idea to keep these handy to review once in awhile, while you are high on life or want to stick your head in the sand like an Ostrich. I have had a few of those moments over the last [...]

Darkness

But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you then see the stars.
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of Dr. King’s recent birthday, some thoughts related to a year not many are sorry to see go and a new start. This past year has been particularly tough for many, losing jobs, [...]

Things happen for you, not to you

For those of you who did not get the direct link for my documentary yesterday, its below:

For today…
A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life.
~James Allen
Things happen for you, not to you…is something someone shared with me the other day. I was having [...]

Let them test you

“Compassion, forgiveness, these are the real, ultimate sources of power for peace and success in life.”
-Tenzin Gyatso, The 14th Dalai Lama quotes (Dalai Lama, b.1935)
I was talking with a couple friends last week about life situations, that included tough bosses and random unpleasant people that were just not happy in life and decide to take [...]

Christmas Cheer

So I was thinking of who is going to be on my Christmas Card list this year. Really, my list is usually pretty short as my family is small. I have been contemplating, do you send out more cards to a wider group of people, with a thank you or something short, or [...]

“Brother, can you spare some confidence?”

By Adam Wiebe
The holidays are in full swing which means you will have plenty of opportunities for charitable giving. As you offer your time or treasure$ to those less fortunate, please take a second and put some mental energy behind your act. DON’T GIVE OUT OF PITY. Instead, try outrageously positive [...]

Measurement

“Of all the things that can have an effect on your future, I believe personal growth is the greatest. We can talk about sales growth, profit growth, asset growth, but all of this probably will not happen without personal growth.” – Jim Rohn, Business Philosopher
There are many ways to measure performance, whether in sports (points, [...]

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