Never let the other fellow set the agenda. James Baker 1930 – I’d like you to consider a question: what would it take to make you happy–or at least happier than you are now? What changes in your life do you long for the most? Take a moment or two … [ Continue Reading ]
The easiest time to cure an illness is before it is accepted as a part of the self-image. Jane Roberts 1929 – 1984 From time to time, we all have labels assigned to us. Some are helpful; some are not. Take a moment to think of some of the ways … [ Continue Reading ]
What is a cynic? A man who knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing. Oscar Wilde 1854 – 1900 A few months ago, I was working with a client who wanted to improve his sales volume and net income by a substantial margin. After a few sessions … [ 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 ]
Every man dies. Not every man really lives. William Wallace 1270 – 1305 Consider this question: would you enjoy a pampered life? Your initial reaction might be, “Of course! I’d love a life where everything was taken care of for me.” I’ll ask you to reconsider your answer in a … [ Continue Reading ]
Our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world as being able to remake ourselves. Mahatma Gandhi 1869 – 1948 Do you often feel trapped in your life — as if you can’t get ahead no matter what you do? I often work with people who … [ Continue Reading ]
Relinquish your attachment to the known, step into the unknown, and you will step into the field of all possibilities. Deepak Chopra 1946 – Recently, a young man came to me for advice. He started off by saying he needed to make a decision on his direction in life. He … [ Continue Reading ]
The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable prerequisite for success. Maxwell Maltz 1899 – 1975 Would you rather be a king or a slave? That might seem like a silly question; I … [ Continue Reading ]
Vigilantly practice indifference to external conditions. Your happiness can only be found within. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. Recently, I was working with a young woman who had a real medical problem. As a result, she would spend way too much time on the computer and concentrated her energies on … [ Continue Reading ]
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. Theodore Roosevelt 1858 – 1919 I was recently working with a businesswoman in the New Orleans area; she’s … [ Continue Reading ]