As a kid, I was a whiner. But my father made it his mission to turn me around because he knew that whiners never went anywhere good and healthy in their lives, careers, and relationships. So he would challenge my whining. For example, when I would whine that some of friends had nicer stuff than us, he would challenge my …
How to Claim Your Power During Changing Times
How old do you feel? You could answer that question by telling me your age in years, but that wouldn’t answer the question. One of my best friends is 103 years of age, in great health and sharper than most people you might know. He gave up singing solos at church at 100 to give the younger folks a chance …
Listen Like Your Life Depended Upon It. It Does.
How would the people in your life describe your listening? Would they say that you listen intently to really understand what they are thinking and feeling? Or would they say that you listen for the silent spots so you can jump in and share your own thoughts? The research indicates that poor listening is extremely common. In fact, the average …
Little Words That Motivate BIG Results From Others
If you’re a parent, when your children were born, you might have said something like, “My son or daughter is going to become a doctor, lawyer, preacher, or a ___________.” You filled in the blank with any honorable profession that came to mind and you said it with pride. Chances are you didn’t say “I hope my son or daughter …