Personal Growth
Fear of Failure?
We all want to be successful, whether it’s in business, raising kids, or marriage. We often hesitate to do something if we’re not sure it’s the “right” thing to do, … Read more
Living Large
I have a friend who, when asked how he’s doing, will say, “I’m living large!” I love that response, because it always sounds like a challenge to do the same. … Read more
How Did I Miss It? How to Approach Life Like An Intersection.
Have you ever realized you missed something really important and ask yourself, “How did I miss it?” I grew up in a little farming community in southern Illinois, not far … Read more
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Last week, I wrote a post entitled “Things Change.” The post was about the inevitability of change and how we should embrace it rather than fight it. As I looked … Read more
Things Change
How well do you adjust to change? Do you embrace it or fight it. Do you find yourself going with the flow or wishing things were like they used to … Read more
Little Things Mean A Lot – Encouragement
Question: How do you know if a person needs encouragement? Answer: If they’re breathing. In other words, everyone needs encouragement. Young or old. Rich or poor. Famous or unknown. Introvert … Read more
What Is Facebook Really Saying About You?
What is Facebook really saying about you? Facebook gives away a lot more information about you than you realize. More than just your profile. More than just the pictures you … Read more
Do You See the Ladybugs?
I have a confession to make. As a guy, it’s a difficult confession to make, but here it goes…one of my favorite movies is “Under the Tuscan Sun.” There’s just … Read more
How To Raise Your IQ
No, this isn’t a post about raising your IQ, as in your intelligence quotient. (I’m not the brightest bulb in the box, so I wouldn’t feel qualified to write about … Read more
Have Your Dreams Been Run Over?
When I was out for a walk the other morning, I found a small Batman action figure facedown in the middle of the road. It had been run over and … Read more