Categories Lessons in Life

Choose the short pain

Well done is quickly done. Augustus Caesar 63 B.C. – A.D. 14 Some time ago, I was at a business conference where the chairman of a hundred million dollar company was explaining a business principle. It’s a very valid concept and applies not only to business but to our everyday … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Personal growth

Stop asking how

The fourth commitment is the hardest for most people. It’s to persist and have the patience to hang in there long enough to make steady progress. Change doesn’t happen overnight. Roger K. Allen I’m continually asked questions along these lines: How can I find my ideal mate? How can I … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Finding happiness

Making choices

If you don’t like what’s happening, you have to consciously make new choices about how to think, feel and act. Roger Allen A few years ago, a young lady and I were talking about some issues in her life. She was having trouble accepting responsibility for her part in these … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Who defines your life?

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 Who defines your life? Before you answer that question, take a minute to consider that whoever decides on the rules, the playing field and the equipment generally wins the … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Personal growth

Getting permission

The fault dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 Do you remember when you were in grade school? You had to raise your hand and get permission to talk. You also had to get permission to go to … [ Continue Reading ]