In one of the episodes of the Jesse Stone television series, a young woman tells Jesse “There’s no education in the second kick of a mule.” I laughed as I heard this metaphor and wondered “How often has it taken … Continued
Who among us would consider pressure a privilege? Yet, that is precisely what one of the announcers said in the closing holes of a golf tournament. Background The announcers were discussing the pressure that professional golfers experience in a closely-contested … Continued
It isn’t the divergence of ideas that leads to conflict; it’s the insistence upon the rightness of an idea. It doesn’t matter whether the conflict is between family members, friends or on a global scale, the common element is that … Continued
Each of us has had experiences that have left indelible marks upon us…that have shaped us in ways that have had a lasting effect. The question is “Are these marks really indelible? Or are we able to change the seemingly … Continued
One of the most effective ways to help others build confidence is through expectation and belief. There is no more powerful demonstration of the accuracy of this statement than that given in the 60-Minutes piece entitled The Monroe Doctrine (opens … Continued
Our one-sided idea of fairness is the source of many of the problems we face. Here are some examples to illustrate this point. Management Many well-intentioned managers in the corporate environment work diligently to help those who are underperforming become … Continued
If you want to boost someone’s confidence, help them develop problem-solving skills. Background I just finished reading Thomas Sowell’s book, The Vision of the Anointed (opens in a new link). Mr. Sowell does an excellent job of offering insights into … Continued
Who among has hasn’t, at times, felt that our prayers have gone unanswered, our questions met with silence or that we’ve been abandoned in our moment of need? My experience has been that none of these is true? Instead, what … Continued
In a YouTube video (opens in a new link), noted economist Thomas Sowell stated that there are no solutions …only tradeoffs. Is that a defeatist attitude? Or is it a more realistic view of the challenges we face? In some … Continued
I’m certain that you’ve had this experience: out of the blue an idea hits you and you wonder “Where did that come from?” It’s the universe, or God, telling you that you are ready for the idea. Random thought Recently, … Continued