Personal Growth
Fear of Failure?
We all want to be successful, whether it’s in business, raising kids, or marriage. Â 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? Â 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. Â (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