Posts Tagged ‘Life Lessons’
Watch Out! Viral and Virus Aren’t the Same Thing!
Let me get this straight… Virus = Bad Viral = Good If I “get a virus,” that’s a bad thing? If something I put out there “goes viral” then I’m praised? Our language is a crazy thing, ain’t it? And More… Growing up, if something was a good thing, it was “cool.” But don’t mistake…
Read MoreHow to Trust Again and Create Lasting Relationships
What does a person stand to gain? This will help you know the person’s motives. Actually writing this statement is uncomfortable. At our core, we want to be able to trust people. We want to be able to let our guard down. In fact, it’s innate to want to have people in our inner-circle of…
Read MoreYou Always Have the Ability to Make Good Choices
We all make CHOICES. Your CHOICES affect you. My CHOICES affect me. Can your CHOICES affect me? YES. But how YOU react is YOUR CHOICE. Power to Make Choices We have amazing autonomy in our lives. There are times when we are saddled with situations that seem unbearable and that life has taken our ability…
Read MoreThe Questions That Will Make My Grandson Amazing
Another grandson was born recently, so my wife and I traveled to North Dakota to spend time with him (and his parents, too). While holding Little Roy and listening to his grunts and cooing, I couldn’t help but consider the LIFE before him. What will he become? Will he choose to follow his mother and father’s…
Read MoreThe Value of Small Acts Have Absolutely Priceless Results
We need to be reminded that in total and over a significant period of time, seemingly small things bring to pass great things. – President Dallin H. Oaks What great things have you done in your life? Well? Have you… Solved a human rights issue? Discovered a cure for a disease? Saved a life? Written…
Read MoreForget About It, No Really, You’ve Forgotten About It
“Give it to me,” I rumbled under my breath. “Give you what?” he sincerely responds. “You know what,” I say accusing, growling lightly. “Really, I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he innocently shrugs. “Quit screwing with me! You had it this morning! You even told me you had it!” I pleaded, trying to call…
Read MoreIs It Worth Raising Remarkable Gentlemen?
Are we losing the battle of raising gentlemen? Does the world even value these traditional traits anymore? Is There Room In Today’s World For Gentlemen? I refuse to make an excuse for these expectations, even in a climate frowning upon such gentleman basics. The threat may be a misperceived notion that I am teaching my…
Read MoreLife Lessons: These 5 Successful Fundamentals Deliver
Let’s be morbidly honest, my life is more than half over. I’m okay with that. Save the pity party for someone else, unless you are serving Oreos, then I’m in. Wow, I am ‘so’ able to digress. Focus. LIFE and I have a wonderful relationship. At times we argue, at times we embrace and laugh,…
Read MoreIt’s Impossible to Save Others When You’re Drowning
We live in a world where more and more is expected of us. The pace of technology has made us “available” 24/7. Our switches are forever in the “ON” position. When answering the constant call of technology, when do you have time for YOURSELF? In the midst of devoting your daily tasks to your profession…
Read MoreSurrender to the Matriarchal Rule of Siri
Is it considered a conspiracy if it’s true? Well then, let me change the title to, “Females run my life!” There, the truth is out! “How far away is the place we’re going to?” I ask my wife. “I’m not sure, ask Siri,” she says with a shake of her head. “Siri, how far away…
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