by John | Sep 21, 2021 | Attitude
As difficult as it can be to forgive someone else, it can sometimes be even harder to ask someone for forgiveness. You know why this is true. When you say, “I’m sorry” for something you’ve done, you are admitting that you did something wrong....
by John | Sep 17, 2021 | Good, Purpose
That’s can be easy to say. Sometimes hard to do. When someone has hurt us, or even worse, someone we love…well, that’s tough to really forgive. We will remember it for years, and quite often hold a grudge against that person. Your brain will remember...
by John | Aug 19, 2021 | Attitude, Good
Someone you encounter today will be wondering if anyone even knows they are around. Do they matter? Does anyone care? The problem is, you won’t necessarily know who that is….in fact, it is doubtful you will. So….how do you reach them? Here’s...
by John | Aug 17, 2021 | Purpose, Work
I love learning. There is so much cool stuff out there, and I want to know about all of it. The bad news is, I’ll never be done learning. The good news is, there’s always something new worth learning! Everyone has things they want to learn, even if...
by John | Aug 12, 2021 | Good, Purpose
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...
by John | Aug 9, 2021 | Attitude, Good, Purpose
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...
by John | Jul 27, 2021 | Attitude
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...
by John | Jul 13, 2021 | Attitude
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...
by John | Jul 6, 2021 | Attitude
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...
by John | Jun 15, 2021 | Attitude
I’m not going to tell you that you’ll never get mad. I’m not even going to tell you that you never should get mad. We all do. We all will. That’s just the way it is. Whether your anger is correct or not, be careful about who has to deal with...
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