What level of confidence does it take to invest time in self-examination? Context This question emerged as I was reading a book by my dear friend, Don Eggleston. His book, entitled “With All We Are: Mission, purpose and transformation” recommends … Continued
Congress has created a stimulus package, now it’s up to us to make it work. No economist While I was close to having enough credits to get an economics degree, I’m no economist. Please keep that in mind as I … Continued
Those of you who know me well know how much I value simplicity. Today, I’m going to relate my penchant for simplicity to beliefs. Background I was listening to a program providing additional information on COVID-19. During the program a … Continued
Are you in language limbo? Specifically, are you regularly using language that is NOT indicative of what you desire. Limbo lacks commitment “I hope, I’ll try, I might, maybe…but,” are all examples of limbo language. People using this language see … Continued
The coronavirus has understandably triggered fear in all of us…to varying degrees. How we respond depends upon our understanding of fear and how best to put it to use. Fear Here are some little known facts about fear. Fear is … Continued
There’s a common, almost instinctive, misconception that time and value are directly related i.e. the greater the amount of time expended, the greater the value. The reality is that time and value are inversely related. We’re going to explore both … Continued
Is violence sparked by insecurity? If so, is confidence an antidote? Background In an episode of FBI: Most Wanted a young mother lost her 2-year-old daughter to foster care when he husband left the child alone to get a drug … Continued
How do struggles impact your confidence? It depends on a number of factors including the magnitude of the struggle, your mindset and your desire. Let’s take a closer look at each of these. Magnitude There are some struggles that are … Continued
Patience was never one of my strong suits, but as I’ve become more confident I find that I can be more patient with less effort. More patient at what? I find that it’s easier for me to be patient with … Continued
The vast majority of us are committed to enriching the lives of others, yet we overlook candor’s role in that service. Human nature Most people abhor confrontation. It feels awkward and uncomfortable to us. We fear that being candid could … Continued