Never give up. Yes, it makes sense to be persistent. But only when it comes to certain things, certain people and only sometimes. Knowing when to quit is important when holding on will not improve the situation. What is more important is to ask ourselves this: Will I gain anything by being persistent? What will I lose because of my…
I am so excited to share this beautiful poem by the talented Amanda Gorman, titled “The Hill We Climb” that she performed at the swearing in ceremony of the new US President. This lovely 22-year-old is the youngest person to deliver a poem at a U.S. presidential inauguration. In 2017, Gorman, who was 19 at the time, became the nation’s first National…
This is the kind of Santa Claus story that warms the heart, because the truth is, everyone can be Santa Claus. Enjoy! The Santa Claus Story I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit my Grandma. My brother shattered my world by dropping the bomb: “There is no Santa Claus,” he jeered. “Even dummies know that!” Upset, I…
Mental obesity is a serious matter and if you or someone you know suffers from it, it is crucial to deal with it as quickly as you can! I’ve always considered myself thirsty for knowledge . . . information. Whether or not I did anything with it, I have the compulsion to just know things. Now there’s a word for…
There’s nothing like a really good book (and a cup of coffee), right? That good book today is “Straight Line Leadership” by Dusan Djukich which demonstrates all of the ways that people justify NOT taking action and NOT getting the results they seek. Like the unicorn in the story you are about to read. In Straight-Line Leadership: Tools for Living…
