Go ahead – do what you love
A couple of years ago, when Joanne and I had a weekly radio show, we went to the company Christmas luncheon. As a show host we were treated to lunch and lots of other goodies. One of the other goodies was the privilege…
How far can you see?
Chuck promised his 7-yr-old son Johnny that he would take him fishing on Saturday. The little boy waiting eagerly for the day to arrive, but he awoke Saturday morning to the sound of rain. Johnny grumbled all morning, complaining…
Are you a “people whisperer?”
We are now familiar with “horse whisperers” as people who are unusually gifted at calming wild horses. In the 1998 movie, Robert Redford played the man who knew that violence is never the answer. Well, that same principle is growing…
Can you help these poor guys?
This is the time of year when we all receive an avalanche of requests for donations to worthy causes and organizations. I just got one – from a very respected men’s leadership program. The letter says surveys show the men who…
Should I give up or wait a little while longer?
One of our newer coaches asked me recently, “Should I just give up or wait a little longer?” She’s a very competent lady with an impressive corporate background and is very capable of coaching others in her profession. She has…
I’m not working – I’m living
I just read about an interview Darren Hardy (publisher SUCCESS magazine) did with David Foster, the famous music producer who’s worked with Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Beyonce and many others. At 65 years old David continues to work…
Interrupt me – please!
At this time of year I love setting goals and encourage everyone I meet to do the same. Most every notable accomplishment I’ve experienced I can track back to having a clear goal. However, I know that some of you…
When hope is gone…..
This is a time of year when many people are confronted with the fact that their dreams did not come true, their job still stinks, and life is no better than last year. What do you do when hope seems…
Thank you for sending me your book…..
I re-organized my books in my office in the Sanctuary recently – that’s my barn there in the picture – we call it our Sanctuary. As I was going through nearly 1000 books, I reserved an entire bookcase for those…
Don’t tolerate angry people
Last weekend while shopping for some office supplies, I overheard an angry customer blast an obscenity at a very young female clerk. She apparently did not have the information he was looking for – and he screamed that he wanted to…