Nothing’s ever easy as long as you go on living. Marilyn Monroe 1926 -Â 1962 Most of us grew up learning from fairy tales; Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, and The Gingerbread Man are just a few of the stories we heard as children. They tended to have happy endings, with … [ Continue Reading ]
It’s the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself. Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 Most people profess to want to learn more, do more and achieve more. Some even have plans and goals for what they’ll do and achieve. Yet often, we do more in our … [ Continue Reading ]
Do not let your deeds belie your words, lest when you speak in church someone may say to himself, “Why do you not practice what you preach?” St. Jerome c. 342 – 420 I once knew a woman in a church service organization. The meetings for this group were held … [ Continue Reading ]
Today’s Lesson is from my daughter and editor, Cheryl Chancellor. We know what we are, but know not what we may be. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 Last week, Nyle DiMarco became the latest winner in the TV competition show Dancing With the Stars. That might not sound like an … [ Continue Reading ]
It’s the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself. Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 Last week, I introduced the idea of the when, then trap. I wanted to revisit it this week because it’s such an important concept — and it’s easy to convince ourselves that … [ Continue Reading ]
I will act now. Success will not wait. This is the time. This is the place. I am the person. Og Mandino 1923 – 1996 Have you ever been caught in the “when, then” trap? In case you’re not sure what I mean, let me give you an example from … [ Continue Reading ]
People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never share Sounds Of Silence Simon and Garfunkel In 1937, Napoleon Hill wrote the classic Think and Grow Rich. Many people credit Hill’s book with changing their lives. Think and Grow Rich is just as valuable today … [ Continue Reading ]
It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. Aesop Fl. C. 550 B.C. Take a moment and think about your life. Are you getting all the things you want? If you’re like most people, the answer is no. There are probably some material things you’d like. Or … [ Continue Reading ]
Fear is sharp-sighted and can see things underground, and much more in the skies. Miguel de Cervantes 1547 – 1616 I read certain comic strips on a regular basis. Many days they’re funny, but sometimes, they also contain unbelievable wisdom. A Luann strip from several years ago fit in the … [ Continue Reading ]
The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application. Miguel de Cervantes 1547 – 1616 What’s your ratio of spending versus investing? Have you ever stopped to think about it? Most people never do. But I believe it’s worth taking … [ Continue Reading ]