“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” — Lou Holtz Success in life depends upon being strong people with clear goals and indomitable spirits. Unfortunately most of us aren’t born that way. We grow that way. And that growth can…
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You Are Called Victor
I went to a memorial service this Tuesday morning for my friend. He was a man who helped take care of my mother in the final, difficult stages of her life. He was a quite serving leader and he reminded me there are many people around us who step in…
Continue Reading....Necessity is the Mother of . . . Innovation?
My wife and I recently went to the Henry Ford Museum. My wife worked there for almost eight years as a guide and interpreter, as well as training guides and interpreters. I always enjoy our visits, but this one was particularly insightful for me. I’m not sure what sparked the…
Continue Reading....What Do You Do for a Living?
Too many people miss the point of what they do. They spend all day working hard at their jobs and forget what they are trying to accomplish as a business. This thought came to me as I was getting ready to work out at my local gym. As I was…
Continue Reading....Gaining Visibility
Have you noticed that some workers receive more promotions and greater pay than do their colleagues? This, despite the fact that they are apparently not even as competent. This doesn’t seem fair. Why should some people get ahead when others who seem to be working far harder, and even longer…
Continue Reading....The Time to Act
Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability to take action. You don’t need to be hasty if it isn’t required, but you don’t want to lose much time either. Here’s the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotion is strong. Let’s say you…
Continue Reading....Finding Your Extraordinary Partnerships
One of the most rewarding partnerships you can create is with a non-profit organization that can use your skills to enhance and expand their reach in the community. Most non-profits are eager to work with those that bring business skills and knowledge to their groups. Study after study has shown…
Continue Reading....Dividing the Financial Pie Part 2
by Jim Rohn Others say, “We’re not about to pick up the tab for defense.” Well then, I suggest they go to a place which doesn’t offer defense as part of the package. If one is going to enjoy the benefits, one should pay a share. Now, let me add…
Continue Reading....Dividing the Financial Pie
by Jim Rohn I believe real-life economics must be one of the most glaring omissions in our educational system. I say this because in my travels to lecture throughout the world, I constantly run into otherwise well-educated people — doctors, lawyers, top corporate personnel, even entrepreneurs – who haven’t the…
Continue Reading....Focusing and Acting on Your Dream
by Les Brown Whatever dream you decide to go after, whether it is a family, or a career goal, you must consciously decide that it is your life’s mission. Benjamin Disraeli said, “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” You must go at it obsessively and set high standards…
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