Category: Self Help
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“Happy to be here” – Adopting an attitude of gratitude like the Blue Angels
Read more: “Happy to be here” – Adopting an attitude of gratitude like the Blue AngelsMy wife and I recently had a conversation about our monthly bills. Like everyone, we’ve been paying close attention to our expenses, looking for opportunities to cut expenses in the face of the inflation we’re all experiencing.
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Fight Imposter Syndrome with a simple reminder: You are enough
Read more: Fight Imposter Syndrome with a simple reminder: You are enoughA couple weeks back, I was fortunate enough to get to go to an event marking the ending of a career journey that is the embodiment of service for a dear friend of mine. It was supposed to be an opportunity for a few of the thousands of people he had impacted to say thank…
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Thankful for 15 Important Words
Read more: Thankful for 15 Important WordsThanksgiving is upon us. That one day a year we show appreciation and gratitude, when in reality we should be practicing Thanksgiving every day. Easier said than done, I realize but it is something that I know I need to get better at – and as a general rule I think I’ve been better than…
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Continual change is key to consistent success
Read more: Continual change is key to consistent successCal Ripken Jr. was a chameleon. OK, I know baseball fans are saying “No, he was an Oriole.” And that is true. Cal Ripken played 21 years for the Baltimore Orioles, becoming affectionately known as the Iron Man because of the consecutive game streak he achieved. Cal is probably best known for his consecutive game…
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Making New Year’s Resolutions? Nah – Don’t Worry About It
Read more: Making New Year’s Resolutions? Nah – Don’t Worry About ItOne of my favorite things to do on vacation is to walk the beach in the morning. The stress of my non-vacation life quickly melts away as I face a tropical breeze and roaring sound of crashing waves. Humans are drawn to the ocean. Speaking in broad terms, I believe humans are at peace more…
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Where did work ethic go in today’s work force?
Read more: Where did work ethic go in today’s work force?“The Things We’ve Handed Down” is an old song by singer-songwriter Marc Cohn. You probably know him as the “Walking In Memphis” guy, but “The Things We’ve Handed Down” is my favorite song of his. The song tells the story of the various traits handed down from one generation to the next. Eye color, hair…
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Searching For The Right Piece Of Advice
Read more: Searching For The Right Piece Of AdviceWe all have been given such great advice on how to live life, yet we struggle putting it into action The beginning of the year is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year as well as plan the year ahead of you. The start of this year has given me pause for some additional…
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In Search Of Contentment In A Covid World
Read more: In Search Of Contentment In A Covid WorldI’m just going to say it, though I know this will not be a popular statement with many of you. The year 2020 is getting a bad rap! There it is. Yes, I said it. And now you can tell me just how out of touch I am and how horrible this year has been.…
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Discussions on workplace ethics – WORK ethic
Read more: Discussions on workplace ethics – WORK ethicEthics are a very common subject for conversations right now. Issues that we face in this country and with our elected officials places ethics on many American’s mind. Me too, though for a few moments I’d like to talk about a different ethic – work ethic.
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The funeral challenge – what do you want said at your funeral
Read more: The funeral challenge – what do you want said at your funeralThere are all kinds of silly internet challenges that happen seemingly every week. From the Tide Pod Challenge to the Mannequin Challenge, there are countless ways to numb your brain and have absolutely nothing tangible or important as a result from it once complete; assuming of course you don’t kill yourself doing it.
