Pride and a Coach
Why do we who have accomplished so little struggle with getting advice from a coach or mentor, when those who accomplish so much counsel regularly with a coach, a mentor, a board of advisors? why do we chisel ourselves out of wisdom?…
Guitar: a Friend for Life
A young teen i know is reluctantly taking guitar lessons; he mopes along and neglects to apply himself. Maybe guitar isn’t his thing, I don’t know—but I wish to encourage him, because for me, the guitar has been a loyal,…
Warren Buffett–His Greatest Success
According to Alice Schroeder’s book, The Snowball, Warren Buffett addressed some students who asked him about his greatest success and his greatest failure. Buffett replied: “When you get to my age, you’ll really measure your success in life by how many…
Warren Buffett–“Live your Life by an Inner Scorecard”
“It’s very important,” said Buffett, “always to live your life by an inner scorecard, not an outer scorecard.” What does that mean? Buffett illustrated this by asking: “Would you prefer to be considered the best lover in the world and…
Not in Scripture
Christ stood next to the condemned adulteress and said to the mob, “Let he who is without sin be the first to cast a stone”. A disciple complained, “Oh Jesus, you always get to go first!” 00
Make it Happen
Motivate: to provide someone with a motive for doing something. The first step to making something happen is wanting to make it happen. Motivation is a primary building block for achievement. Some say education is more important. Education is…
Boys at Heart
Overheard: ‘Yes, we’re responsible, but we also want to have fun. We’re boys at heart. If you a see a man acting grown-up and mature, he’s faking it.’ 00
How to be a Good Lover
How do you know when someone loves you? No really—think about it. How do you know? Reflect for a moment on someone who loves you—who positively loves you, no sinew of a doubt. Have you been fortunate enough to have someone like…
Grandpa at the Apple Store
Ok, it was not my finest moment. I was traveling in San Jose when my laptop crashed. Apple phone support said I needed in-person work, and directed me to a local Apple store., which unfortunately was totally packed. No tech support appointments were available, the…
Critics
“I’ve got a lot of critics out there… In my business, I’ve learned that success is 50% plus one; I’ve got a responsibility to advocate what I believe and speak my principles. It’s very important to be part of the…
Opinions
All opinions must be valued. Some are worth nothing; heed them accordingly. 00
Heroes
Tim was a hugely successful businessman, influential, high visibility, deeply honored, admired. Before business, he had played football for the Miami Dolphins and won two Super Bowl Rings. Anyone invited into his circle got glow from his halo of fame.…
Pokemon Generosity
“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly…
OJ
Casey at breakfast, sips orange juice & says “hmm! Sip this, it tastes squeezy!” 00
Violence Control
Two foundational questions to consider in the violence/tyranny/gun control discussion: 1. Do you believe in evil? 2. If so, how do you contend with it? 00
Snared by your deeds
Deeds, not Words. You will be known by your deeds. It’s what you do that illustrates who you are. ‘What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say’–Emerson This includes your faith. If someone says…
Silence supports the status quo
“Silence is not a neutral position, whatever your intentions. Silence automatically supports the status quo. When you are a presence that lacks a voice, you create an empty space that another voice – a dominating voice that knows no boundaries…
Why not?
You tell me; then you’ll qualify for your own blogpost. But in the meantime, i’ll say why. Because Kid President said so. So did Casey. So there. What will you create to make the world more awesome? Kid President said…
HEYY PEEPS
I just made bloggy blog… its fun and so are you…. don’t be a gangster…. 00
