And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Matthew 15:14 By the time my father-in-law reached his late 80s, he was in very poor health. Against the advice of his children and other caregivers, he insisted on continuing to live in his own house with … [ Continue Reading ]
On Friday, August 26, 2005, we learned that a storm was in the Gulf of Mexico and was headed our way. It was early in the hurricane season and the storm had formed in the Gulf, not way out in the Atlantic, so we weren’t particularly concerned. Saturday, we learned … [ 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 ]
Ask yourself the easy questions and you will have a hard life. Ask yourself the hard questions and you will have an easy life. Peter Thompson Do you remember when you were a child and some of the storybook characters had magic words? There was Ali Baba, who used the … [ Continue Reading ]
By Kip Kreiling I do not know what I may appear to the world; but to myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore, and diverting myself in now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great … [ Continue Reading ]
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. John Heywood C. 1497 – 1580 I normally try to keep sporting events in the proper context: in the greater scheme of things, games are usually not that important. But the Super Bowl victory by the New Orleans Saints was unusual in lots … [ Continue Reading ]
We always have a choice about the content and character of our inner lives. Epictetus 55 – 135 A.D. I want to walk you through an exercise I often use with people. It’s best done face to face, so I want you to imagine we’re sitting across the table from … [ Continue Reading ]
Today we have a contributed lesson from a very distinguished author, Roger Allen. You can see a brief bio at the end of the lesson and be sure to check out his website about The Hero’s Choice. Perspective “Dad, can I have a motorcycle when I get old enough?” “If … [ Continue Reading ]
In response to one of my recent Lessons, Mike Manes sent me an essay he had written. Mike’s business is Square One Consulting. He is a Cajun Philosopher living in New Iberia, LA. Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue what you want. Jim Rohn … [ Continue Reading ]