The Life-Changing Lesson I Learned from Looking Down at my Feet
I stared at my computer trying to think of a topic to write about for my monthly newsletter.
Nothing. My mind was blank.
Not getting anything accomplished, I decided to leave my office and take a walk hoping it might inspire me.
I grabbed…
Stuck in Traffic Again?
Life is hard.
Or life can be great.
It really depends on your perspective.
Two people can look at the exact same thing and each have different thoughts about it.
Take a traffic jam, for example. You could stress out about the drivers…
Can you answer the question "what makes you happy?"
Seriously, can you?
Sit back in your chair right now and ask yourself.
Sure, you say. Easy! Food make me happy. Beer makes me happy. Money! Money makes me happy.
Ok, but what about the big things?
Does your job make you happy?…
Is The World Ending? Or are we at the beginning?
For my friends who love to meditate and daydream...
I was watching the news the other night and I was presented with reports on mass shootings, Covid, terrorism, rape, murder, child abuse, drugs, child abduction, and war.
I also read a story…
I Got Nothing
Want to know one of the secrets to success at anything?
Change your words.
I’m serious, change your words and you will change your life.
Let me give you a few examples…
For a long time I would add the words “I got nothing”…
Sometimes it's all about your perspective
When you have dinner with the Angel of Death and don't go home with the guy, it changes you.
REALLY changes you.
As a breast cancer survivor, I had the dubious honor of staring that particular angel right in the face. Needless to say it…
Dodgeball - A Life Lesson from a Squirrel
I was driving down the road on my way to a doctor’s appointment a while back when I saw a squirrel sitting by the side of the road. As I came up to the intersection, this same squirrel darted across the road right into traffic. Since the road…
Five Tips If You Are Working From Home
Tons of people around the world are now working from home due to the coronavirus. Since I have been doing just that since 1998, I thought I would offer a few tips on how you can get some work done when you're at home.
Have a dedicated work…
Want to be a good human? Here are five tips...
1. Get a call? Step outside to answer it. Or at least walk away so people don’t have to listen to your conversation.
2. As always, mind your manners by saying “please”, “thank you”, and “it was my pleasure.”
3. Put kindness first.…
Does Today's Technology Make Life Easier?
I grew up in the 1970’s when there were no computers, tablets or cell phones. Since the internet didn't exist yet, there was no cable or streaming. We did have about 7 good stations on television though! We didn’t stay home and play video…