Last night when I got into bed, my heart was troubled with so many worries. As I lay there trying to think positively and to make sense of everything, two thoughts came into my mind. First: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its […]
“We must all suffer from one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” Jim Rohn “You can only be successful when your life is aligned with your core values.” Willie Johnson To improve your life, you must cut through the […]
In our current economic and social climate, things are changing rapidly. Businesses are restructuring to meet a more socially and environmentally conscious world. Many people are reevaluating whether their current employment or career paths are in line with their personal values and goals. Some are simply changing companies. However, many are finding themselves pivoting into […]
Cultivating an attitude of excellence requires that you develop five cardinal qualities. Teachability: You must be open to new ideas and methods, new ways of doing things. You must be willing to listen, observe, and learn constantly. Adaptability: You must be willing and able to adjust to constant change. [Change is constant – Growth is […]
In his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey points out that we should “Seek first to understand – then to be understood.” Here Stephen Covey suggests that when we communicate with others, we should DIAGNOSE before we PRESCRIBE. Is it easy? I think not; because the truth is, most of us […]
May is a special “love” month for Mothers. During the month of May, flower shops spring into overtime, Hallmark cards are everywhere, street vendors are on most busy street corners, dollars we didn’t know we had seemed to appear for gift buying. During the month of May, especially on Mother’s Day, telephone lines are stretched […]