Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. [Frank Outlaw] Your character is who you are and what you do when no one is looking. It defines you. It’s what people see. […]
Your attitude does determines your altitude! Regardless of what you’re going through, your attitude can make or break the outcome of your journey. The saying “your attitude determines your altitude” comes from the world of aviation. The attitude indicator is a gauge on an airplane used to tell the pilot the orientation of the aircraft […]
Failure can become a spring board for success. In a recent study, it was discovered that setbacks can be the secret weapon that creates a breakthrough moment in our lives (Rick Newman, U.S. News & World Report). Our accident was one such serious setback. It was a failed attempt at driving a motorcycle down the […]
Two things happen to keep us from living in the now. The past and the future. What we do with these two threats to living in the now will determine the quality of our life. Why is living in the now so important? Because “now” is what’s real and where life happens! Because anywhere else […]
What is your personal growth plan? Does it happen haphazardly or by design? I’ve been asking myself this question lately because even though there is a lot about my life I can`t change or control, this area I can do something about. I’m not sure who said it but it’s so true… When you’re through […]
One quality admired in people is a sense of self-mastery – the ability to withstand the emotional storms that blow into our lives. The contrast to self-mastery in the words of Hamlet is becoming “passion’s slave.” If our passions run our lives, we are taken out of the driver’s seat and left to blow any […]
People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel (Carl W. Buechner). Never underestimate the power of a few well chosen words of appreciation in the lives of those people who cross your path. Appreciation not only encourages and brings out the best in others, it increases our […]
Between stimulus and response is a space. In this space lies our freedom to choose our response. In these choices lie our growth and our happiness (Stephen Covey). Making choices is a huge part of everyday life. Thankfully about 40% of our decisions are habits (according to a Duke University study) and are made without […]
Likeable people, receive better care from doctors and nurses, are happier, have higher quality relationships, and are more likely to succeed in their personal and professional lives. I’ve not only seen this in action but have read the research to back it up. The other news is likeability is something you can improve on with […]
Have you ever asked “Why” when bad things happen? I’m sure most of us have but for sake of argument, how much practical good does it do us to ask why? Do you feel better? Do you resolve issues? Do you get unstuck and start to move forward? Not likely. A better question that moves […]