Is humility a byproduct of confidence? In my experience, it is. Humility…in many respects Confident people are readily identifiable by their humility. They are quick to acknowledge their mistakes, yet do so without regret. They recognize their mistakes as part … Continued
Are you confident enough to choose happiness? Implicit in that question is the presumption that confidence is essential for happiness. Is that true? Let’s find out. Confidently Handling Emotion Like everything else in life, emotions have the potential to be … Continued
Do punitive policies produce the behaviors you desire? The purpose of this blog is to explore the natural tendency we all possess by virtue of our humanity, the desire to punish. It’s natural to want to punish someone who we … Continued
When I see people getting anxious about the way things are evolving, I remind them that life is a pendulum…that the pendulum changes direction when it has swung too far in one direction. Indeed, scientists remind us that the farther … Continued
The word anticipation usually connotes excitement and joy as in kids awaiting Santa’s arrival. But is this the reality? Do we typically anticipate good things in life? The short answer is ‘no.’ Let’s figure out why this is true and, … Continued
People who don’t realize that they’re one with the universe, God or whatever name you choose to give the higher power in which you believe, often wonder how they would know if they were. Answer The most elegant answer I’ve … Continued
Confident people don’t become disheartened, they become creative. Background There have been instances in which I wasn’t getting the result I desired and found another path to follow. I wasn’t disheartened, angry or frustrated by the failure of the initial … Continued
If you want to be confident, associate with confident people. Different language, same meaning The late Jim Rohn said “You’re the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.” The Williams sisters said that sometimes you … Continued
I’m always fascinated by language and the often unintentional, subliminal message it sends. Recently I made a prediction about a business owner’s behavior. This occurred in February 2020. The owner stated emphatically that there were certain duties he would never … Continued
During these challenging times, fear, anxiety and frustration could be diminishing your mental capacity and depleting your energy. It doesn’t have to be that way. Mental capacity When the medical profession speaks of mental capacity, they’re referring to the person’s … Continued