Don't Resist Change – Manage It

Complaining that everything is changing too rapidly is like complaining that rocks are hard. It’s true but useless. Almost no one likes change, except perhaps the baby with a dirty diaper. Change is always stressful and challenging. Even good change can be difficult. So it’s no wonder that the two most common responses to change are denial and resistance. Some …

You're All That You've Got

If you love yourself, you’ll take care of yourself. The March 2001 issue of Business Week magazine reported on a survey they conducted. They asked thousands of people how they were doing. The most common response they received was, “I’m tired.” People seemed to be worn out like never before. Indeed. Even though some people would call me a “motivational …

Trust – The Cornerstone of Lasting Relationships

Trust or rust! A lot of things go into a relationship. But in the final analysis, the length of any relationship, indeed the depth and breadth of any relationship depends on one thing and one thing only, the trust in that relationship. Perhaps that’s why George McDonald, the renowned preacher said, “It is a greater compliment to be trusted than …

Take Responsibility For Your Own Success

You will never possess what you are unwilling to pursue. Dr. William Glasser, the author of Reality Therapy, has found there are two types of people in the world. Some people are happy and healthy, and they truly enjoy life. Other people are unhappy and unhealthy, and they’re disgruntled with life. The difference between these two types is one of …