According to Atomic Habits author, James Clear, “You don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems.”
Whatever Happened to Good Manners?
In Vail, Arizona speakers at a recent meeting took turns blasting school board members over masks, vaccines, and discussions of race in school. “It’s my constitutional right to be as mean to you guys as I want,” one woman said.
How to Put Magic into Your Business
David Blaine has always been fascinated by magic. As a kid, he practiced magic tricks over and over until he could do them perfectly.
Women are “Disagreeable” Entrepreneurs
Malcolm Gladwell is a brilliant writer, captivating speaker, and renowned storyteller. He weaves together interesting research with real-life stories; his work is highly impactful.
Kittens are Cute But….
A small gray kitten showed up unexpectedly this week. My husband walked out our back door and there he was, yowling at the top of his lungs.
Can You Help Me Be Complacent? (Said No One Ever)
It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change. ~Leon C. Megginson
Go Think! You Will Thank Me Later
When was the last time you took time to sit and think? No TV, no music, no background noise, just you and your thoughts.
Stop! Let the ducks pass!
It had been a busy day. Joan had been running since early morning; it was now late afternoon. She was anxious to get home. She whipped onto the parkway and almost ran into a parked car. Ahead of her, three cars were stopped in the middle of the road. In a hurry to pass, she swung around the car in
You Can’t Change How Other People Act
A friend lives in a suburb with lovely lawns, trees, and sidewalks: perfect for dog lovers to enjoy an outing with their pets. One of the realities of owning dogs is the “droppings” they leave behind. Most are conscientious about not leaving a mess in yards as they pass by. A few don’t care.
7 Ways to Become a Role Model
At the beginning of each meeting, a board I serve on has an “ice-breaker” question. It’s always interesting to hear the director’s responses. The question this month was, “who was your role model?”