[May 15, 2022] In my experience, happiness1 is not one of the goals we should pursue. When happiness hits us, yes!, that is something to appreciate. But the notion that happiness is a proper measure by which to judge a successful life2, is the weakest of beliefs. The rule of life is to go after the noble goal… Read More »
[May 14, 2022] One of the certainties in life is that you don’t get something if you don’t aim at it, like the Olympic archer who hits the bulls-eye only when aiming correctly. Find your mission in life. Surprisingly, many folks are reluctant to make their goals clear; they do not have to talk about failure by doing… Read More »
[May 13, 2022] Life is tough. When we accept that life has its ups and downs, we can begin to incorporate the dangerous side of ourselves. You are not safe by rejecting the danger. “Life is hard. Life is difficult. Life is going to punch you in the gut. But when you change your attitude, you change your… Read More »
[May 12, 2022] “Be true to yourself.” “Do your best.” “I’m okay; you’re okay.” No! Wrong. You are far more than you are; you are much better than you could ever believe you could be. This is the old idea of personal responsibility; compete with yourself to better yourself, find truth where you can (and don’t be easily… Read More »
[May 11, 2022] You’re not as smart as you think you are, so stop acting like you know it all. And, darn it, stop taking yourself so seriously. Humility, it’s your best friend. Humility means you are probably not as smart as you think you are. That you are a flawed person. And you know it and knowingly… Read More »
[May 10, 2022] When you know your values, and they are a substantial part of your being, decisions, voluntary actions, and speech are more manageable. Values provide us with independence and freedom of action; they anchor us to what is real. We know where we stand, with our feet firmly planted in the predictable world. On the flip… Read More »
[May 9, 2022] Go! Whatever you do, whatever you may think, do something to take ownership for yourself and others who are important to you. My message is that you can operate during times of tragedy, deception, and tyranny, and the good news is that you can flourish and grow. And, that is a good piece of news… Read More »
[May 8, 2022] Navigating hot-button issues in the politicized environment that we live within today makes it difficult to discuss them, at least logically and professionally. Emotion rules. But, can we do anything about this problem? There are several common ways to deal tactfully with hot-button subjects. It makes finding useful, fact-based decisions difficult to find when so… Read More »
[May 7, 2022] The question that underlies many hot-button issues of the day is whether the world’s trajectory, perhaps our country, is headed upward or downward toward good or bad, success or failure. This article is Part 1 of 2 on how to navigate hot-button issues. There are two basic methods, and I will be addressing each. Today,… Read More »
[May 6, 2022] Be loyal. Never betray. The idea of loyalty is as ancient as human association with others, although often revealed in its opposite (disloyalty, betrayal, ingratitude). The world’s greatest thinkers have studied the notion of human commitments, whether to God or each other and regard loyalty, as a remarkable virtue worthy of true wonder. This concept… Read More »