When the nightly news is filled with the major tragedies of today, it is very hard to stay positive and upbeat. Even if these terrible things weren’t done to us or to someone we love, they still affect us. They are all around us. They are being done to people who are like us,
I love this story! Among some skaters was a small boy so obviously a beginner that his frequent tumbles awakened the pity of a tenderhearted, if not wise, spectator. “Young man, “ she said. “I wouldn’t stay on the ice and keep falling down; I’d just come off and watch the others.” Quickly brushing away
What happens when you feel like your battery is dead and you just can't go on? Do you give up and say, "Oh well, I didn't want to go to that destination anyway?" or, "That's just my luck. I've never been able to reach my goals?" At one time or another, most of us seem
"The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a young man ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and resolutely looks his conditions in
Passionate people are enthusiastic people. The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek words, en theos, which mean "the spirit within." We each need to unleash the spirit that is within us. You can't expect other people to get excited about your ideas or projects if you aren't excited. If you don't have a tone of
A while back, I spoke at a series of women's conferences with my friend, Dr. Kimberly Ventus-Darks. Each day she started the conference with the sentence, "If you always do what you always did... You'll always get what you always got." Think about that! If you want something that you've never had; if you want to
In this day and age, it is absolutely essential we become problem solvers. Problem identifiers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can go around pointing out problems. On the other hand, problem solvers are worth their weight in gold. Far too few people spend their time and use their minds looking for solutions. Problems give
Every night when you lay your head on your pillow, say thank you for at least two things in your life for which you are grateful. On those sometimes difficult nights when you are laying there thinking about all the things you didn't get done, you still need to do, you could have said, you
Passion comes when we believe in something, when our purpose is clear. Passion is the fuel that drives us to accomplish our goals. If your tank is full of passion, you are going to go a long way. What gets you excited? What do you love? What do you feel strongly about in
Luck does not come from the rabbit's foot in your pocket or wearing your "lucky suit" to the job interview. Luck is a state of mind. It isn't the suit that is lucky, it is the way you feel about yourself when you are wearing it. Chances are the color of the suit looks good
