Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 Prior to April 11, 2009, very few people had ever heard of Susan Boyle. On that Saturday evening, she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, and in a … [ 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 ]
The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749 – 1832 Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing some suggestions for living a happier life. One of the keys to living a happy life is to be sure you’re measuring … [ Continue Reading ]
What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do. John Ruskin 1819 – 1900 In my family, one of the joys of summer is a day trip to the Alabama Gulf Coast. One place … [ 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 ]
It is the easiest thing in the world for a man to deceive himself. Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 Benjamin Franklin was one of America’s most influential and successful citizens. He recognized the need for self-mastery and actually mapped out a plan to achieve it. He identified thirteen areas of … [ Continue Reading ]
Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 What will be your greatest achievement in life? Take a moment and think about all the potential and possible answers, all the things you could do. Reflect … [ Continue Reading ]
What is a good person? The one who achieves tranquility by having formed the habit of asking on every occasion, “what is the right thing to do now?” Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. Economist Alfred Kahn first wrote about and coined the phrase “the tyranny of small decisions.” The concept … [ Continue Reading ]