So you have your swag on? Feeling good? Or is it too much? Where do you draw the line between confidence and cockiness? And how do you know what you are? Here are some ways to figure it out. • Confidence is being honest and upfront regardless of the consequences. Cockiness is only disclosing the […]
How many people does it take to make a difference? One smile can spark a friendship. One handclasp can lift a soul. One conversation can change a mood. One touch can soothe the pain. One voice can create a movement. One heart can touch another. One step can start a journey. One person can make […]
At mile nine of the Richmond marathon course, one of the spectators was yelling to the runners, “Mind over matter, you can do it!” About 20 feet beyond him was a huge sign that read, “The bigger the obstacle, the sweeter the glory.” Of course at that stage of the 26.2 mile race, the bodies […]
Prioritizing is determining what needs to get done and in what order. Your priorities should be items that come directly from your goals. Here are some ideas to help you stay focused on your most important tasks. 1. Use the Pareto Principle. This is the same as the 80/20 rule. Recognize that 20% of your […]
When you think of the movie, When Harry Met Sally, what’s the scene that immediately comes to mind? You got it. It’s the scene in the diner when Meg Ryan simulates faking an orgasm with her loud and convincing moans, as Billy Crystal and other patrons look on in disbelief. There’s an equivalent to “faking […]
Are you familiar with the oldest heralded running food? It’s an all natural seed that dates back to the time of the Aztec Indians. It’s said that the Aztec warriors subsisted on this “super” food during their conquests. Also known as the “running food” because native American Indians running from the Colorado River to the […]
A Cherokee elder was sitting with his two sons teaching them about life. The elder looked intently into the boys’ eyes and said, “A terrible fight is going on inside me. It’s a fight between two wolves. One is the wolf of joy, hope, kindness, love and compassion. The other is the wolf of greed, […]
