“God gives every bird its food, but he does not throw it into the next.” Today’s “Tip” is actually a quote from J. G. Holland. It got me thinking. Every day that I’m out speaking, delivering a keynote address at a conference, or giving a seminar in an organization, participants ask me questions during break or after the program. They …
Ten Strategies For A More Balanced Life
The great paradox of our age is that we have added years to life, not life to years. As competition grows in the marketplace, American workers are feeling pressured to focus more on work and less on family. Fewer people are doing more of the work, and hours are increasing. According to Witt Associations, an executive search firm, the work …
Want To Have The Time Of Your Life? Remember That Time Is Your Life
There is never enough time…unless you’re serving it. Years ago, Richard Whitely, a young British TV reporter, was interviewing a farmer on the wild uplands of Wensleydale about the hardships of hill farming. After the interview, Richard was curious about the time because he had to get his film crew off to lunch. Not having a watch, Richard asked the …
Simplicity Is The Cure For Stress
It’s not the high cost of living. It’s the cost of living high — that causes the stress. As a speaker in hundreds of corporations and associations, I’m often asked to address the issue of work-life balance. In fact it’s one of my more requested topics. Organizations are beginning to realize the stupidity of working their people to death. Thank …