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 ]
There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so. William Shakespeare 1564 – 1616 When I was a child, there was one expression I remember hearing quite often. I really didn’t like to hear it, which may be why it stands out for me. The expression was “So … [ 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 ]
Today’s Lesson is from guest contributor Clara Leiu’s new book, Learn, Create, and Teach — A Guide to Building a Creative Life and is printed with permission. The book was written for the artist community, but the lessons are universal truths that can help most people. I can do anything … [ Continue Reading ]
Energy and persistence conquer all things. Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 There was a young man I was coaching with the aim of helping him achieve his goals. Unfortunately, we reached a point where we were both a bit frustrated: looking back over the previous two years, we each realized … [ Continue Reading ]
Success is more dangerous than failure. Lao-tzu c. 604 – c. 531 B.C. Read the above quotation again. It seems counter-intuitive; how can success be more dangerous than failure? If you really want the answer, just look at people all around you. I’ve observed hundreds of people who were moderately … [ Continue Reading ]
By Diana Bletter Don’t you love knock-knock jokes? Here’s one: “Knock, knock!†“Who’s there?†“Banana.†“Banana who?†“Knock, knock!†“Who’s there?†“Banana.†“Banana who?†“Knock, knock!†“Who’s there?†“Orange.†“Orange who?†“Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?†Kids love that joke. It can also teach us something about ourselves, … [ 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 ]
A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. Lao-tzu c. 604 – c. 531 B.C. The Great Pyramid was built roughly 4,500 years ago and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. I’ve never been to Egypt to see it, but I’ve heard it … [ Continue Reading ]
It is much better to die of hunger unhindered by grief and fear than to live affluently beset with worry, dread, suspicion, and unchecked desire. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. I want to discuss a growing trend that’s been taking place around the country: the proliferation of self-storage businesses. It … [ Continue Reading ]