A professor stood before his class of 30 senior molecular biology students. Before passing out the final exam he said, “I have been privileged to be your instructor this semester and I know how hard you have worked to prepare for this test. I also know most of you are off to medical school or graduate school next Fall. I …
Some people don’t. They take their freedom for granted, not realizing that hundreds of thousands gave up their lives so you could have your freedom. That’s why we celebrate the 4th of July. It’s not about hot dogs and fireworks. It’s about honoring the sacrifices that were made to establish freedom. Take Richard Stockton, for example. He was one of …
While speaking in Japan, I was taught one of their ancient proverbs: “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a man six feet high.” Put another way, your tongue is a little thing that makes a big difference. In fact, it is one of the most important keys to your success (or lack of success) …
You’ve heard all the cliches. That life isn’t always going to be a bed of roses or a bowl of cherries. The truth is that you’re going to have challenges from the day you’re born until the day you die. You’re going to have plenty of situations where you will be confronted with the need for some constructive, skillful TOUGH …
