Can I let you in on a little secret? My pet peeve is laziness. Of all the possible characteristics that a person might have, nothing ticks me off more than a person’s laziness. Take, for example, the dog watcher who was employed by a duchess. One day he was called in to speak to his employer. “James, how long have …
7 Best Ways to Manage Your Time With Integrity
I’ll make you a bet … that you never have enough time … to finish all the things you’ve got to get done … and to do the things you want to do. In fact, if you’re like most people I meet, talk to, and work with, you’re probably swamped at work and snowed under at home. Well, that’s a …
What to do when change is constant
A man walks into a psychiatrist’s office and says, “Doc, every time I see nickels, dimes, and quarters, I have a panic attack! What’s my problem?” “Oh, that’s easy,” the doctor answered. “You’re just afraid of change.” Yeah, I know. A sick joke. But the truth is most people are afraid of change, to some extent. They’re afraid their company …
Continuing Education: Is it really worth it?
When I met with my physician for my annual physical recently, I asked him why he has chosen not to retire. After all, he is 77 years old. He replied, “I find excitement in the challenge of keeping up with all the advancements in the medical field. I read trade journals, listen to audio CDs, watch DVDs, attend seminars, and …