Listening

A good listener is hard to find. We’re great responders. We can tell people why they are wrong before the even finish saying anything. Stephen Covey talks about it in his amazing book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. It’s been around...

Frustration

What frustrates you? I get frustrated when people are slow to help but quick to complain about those who are doing their best to help. The big question is….why does that frustrate me? It’s not like I’m perfect. I do the same thing. The really sad...

Wake up with fleas…

There’s an old proverb that says ‘If you lay down with dogs, you’ll wake up with fleas’. Now, I’m a dog lover, so, to defend my four legged friends, I must tell you that this is not a condemnation of dogs. This is a warning about who you...

Your Life.

Is your life a passage of time? Or is it a collection of experiences? Life can be a collection of attempts to do as little as possible, thinking of yourself first, sleeping far more than what you need to be healthy, and waiting to see what happens to you. Life can...

Why?

Why is an interesting question. It can be a powerful driver, or a heavy weight. It’s your choice. When we ask “why” when looking backwards, we’re playing the role of the victim. Why did this happen? Why do bad things always happen to me? We...