Where’s Your Game Headed?
“He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” Okay, we’ve all heard that one before. Maybe you heard it when you took your family on week-long road trip and ran out of money half way through. Maybe you heard it from the boss at work after realizing the prospect wasn’t going to be available this […]
Family Life: “What are you trying to say?”
Over the years I have written a number of pieces to communicate a variety of messages to a different audiences. Some messages were casual emails to colleagues, while others were very formal business letters being sent to shareholders. Some were sensitively worded responses to irate customers and still others were detailed memos regarding new products […]
Want to Lead? Real Leadership Comes From Experience!
“It is difficult to inspire others to accomplish what you haven’t been willing to try” – wise words indeed. Imagine, for instance, trying to encourage someone you know to live his/her dream of moving abroad when you have spent your own life saying that you would like to do just that but have never plucked […]
Whistling in the dark?
Stress, pressure, and anxiety can be brought on by all manner of things. Pending surgery to remove a cancer or replace an arthritic joint. A phone call wasn’t returned. Meeting new people at college or in a new residence. Watching your bride walk down the aisle. Years later, walking your daughter down that same aisle. Pressure is part of life. […]
A Positive Attitude Is Good for Your (and Your Family’s) Health
There are few who would deny the link between physical health and state of mind, and going about life with a positive attitude not only keeps you healthier but, of course, also makes you happier in the bargain. Here are a few tips on things that you can do to stay positive and increase your […]
3 Questions to Boost Your Child’s (and Your) Confidence
Talking about the positive events or accomplishments in your child’s life can have a profound effect on them. It boosts their self-esteem and gives them every reason to expect better things in the future. Help kids build their self-image by asking these questions: What makes you feel proud of yourself? When you know what makes […]
Try “Tomato Smashing” to Achieve Success!
Everyone is familiar with Charles Barkley’s difficulty with swinging a golf club when he’s actually trying to hit a golf ball. His smooth practice swing is replaced by a swatting at the golf ball that includes several hitches and contorted body movements. If your golf swing isn’t like your practice swing, perhaps this story can […]
You’re Never Too Old to Learn to…
For most youngsters, it feels as though the race is on to acquire valuable qualifications while they are at school and college. For a variety of reasons, however, some find it more difficult than do others to apply themselves to the task of learning at this stage in their lives. Education, though, does not […]
Celebrate Courage!
After describing the many reasons and causes why separation was necessary, the Declaration of Independence outlines the steps that are being taken. Read and reflect this 4th of July on the courage of those 56 representatives of the 13 original colonies who had the courage to stand up for what was right and established this great land of […]
Who is in your group?
Last Saturday was one of those picture book days. Carolina blue sky. Crisp morning air straight from Colorado. Beautiful green golf course like you might find in Pennsylvania. And, 36 guys out for some fun and fellowship. Our annual church outing. Like most casual outings, the game of the day was a scramble with Callaway scoring. […]
