self-help Archive
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A Lesson in Gratitude
When the teacher is the studentPosted on November 17, 2011 | No CommentsThe number of blessings each of us has is virtually unlimited. -
Happiness
You can't buy it for a million bucks!Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsAbout 3 years ago, after reading perhaps the 100th self-help guide telling me I should simply "decide to be happy," I decided to put aside my lifetime of cynicism and simply give it a try. -
In the Land of Business, are you a Settler or an Explorer?
You may not want to start on that fort until you know if you're gonna stay!Posted on September 12, 2011 | No CommentsSettling when you're an explorer could be a big mistake. Embrace your inner explorer and discover the exciting new horizons beyond the next mountain range! -
Just Say No
And Leave Yes-terday Behind YouPosted on August 25, 2011 | 2 CommentsI was talking to a two-year-old the other day, and you know what they told me? “No”. A lot. This finely-honed skill possessed by a typical two-year-old is unfortunately part... -
Stuart Smalley Was Right
You ARE good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people DO like you.Posted on August 15, 2011 | 1 CommentDo you ever talk to yourself? Maybe you should. I’m always a little surprised when I ask people I’m working with if they’ve ever heard of or put to work... -
Fear And Making Change
Our attempts at seeking security may be the most common cause of our fears.Posted on July 29, 2011 | No CommentsThe other day I was standing at an intersection, waiting to cross the street. A local panhandler asked the man in a business suit standing next to me “can you... -
Who The Heck Do You Think You Are?
And just what do you think you're doing?Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsI’m always happy when I see someone cruise through college, get a job they love, and live a happy life well into their forties. Of course, if that were the... -
All the Stuff that Gets in the Way of the Things You Want To Do!
You know it's gonna come upPosted on June 8, 2011 | No CommentsHave you ever noticed there is always stuff that gets in the way of the things you want to do? -
Do You Have Too Much on Your Plate?
Or do you just need a better fork?Posted on June 5, 2011 | No CommentsHow often do you hear someone say “How about next week? This week is CRAZY!”, or “I’d love to, but I’m just SO busy”? Recently a friend of mine who’s... -
Save the World, Make a Million Bucks
But Not at the Same Time!Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsI just finished reading a really interesting book. It’s called Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior The authors are Ori and Rom Brafman, and I highly recommend it....