Powerful emotions
CNN’s Ali Velshi caught my attention, recently with this comment; “During all of my call-in shows, the overriding emotion was anger at what had been allowed to transpire, coupled with fear of the future.” This comment was from early March, before the current reports of the disaster in Japan and the uncertainty of our government’s…
Read MoreAgent vs Internet
The Internet has made possible the commoditization of nearly everything. Virtually any product can be researched and purchased through this medium. Life insurance is no exception. For someone wanting to purchase life insurance, especially term insurance, and knowing how much they want, it is merely a mouse-click away. That is, if the person is extremely…
Read MoreThe Master Game
We are playing the master game . . . the game of life. Our opponent is the Resistance. Resistance is that ever-present force that is in direct opposition to accomplishment. It appears in many forms; procrastination, avoidance, worry, failure to take action, fears of all types, etc. This resistance is our nemesis. This is a…
Read MoreHabitforce
It amazes me to see this is post # 52 and the realization that I have been writing these for one full year, not missing a week. Furthermore, it means that you have read (you have, haven’t you?) 52 posts. Thank you for your loyalty. I have truly enjoyed your occasional comments. Please stay tuned…
Read MoreTorched!
Those of you, who know me personally, may be aware of my life-long addiction to playing acoustic guitar. I love composing my own music, performing occasionally, and recording when I have the time. (Some of you may have one or two of my CD’s.) Michael Hedges was my all-time guitar idol. Michael was such an…
Read MoreThe times they are a changing
Television news is providing a constant report and analysis of what’s happening in Egypt and other places where protests and demonstrations are taking place. Change is in the air or as Bob Dylan wrote, “The Times They Are A’Changin.” Most of these changes are due to political, economic, and social unrest and will result in…
Read MoreDriven or pursued?
A recent discussion with my personal mentor was related to drive. He referenced the success his son is experiencing and commented that since childhood his son has been driven. He is an achiever and the drive is internal. This drive or part of the urge to succeed, we concluded, probably genetic (thanks, Dad!). The other…
Read MoreRestriction or blockage?
This week has been fraught with challenges. We have bitter cold temperatures and lots of snow to deal with, but it is winter, after all! An additional challenge came in the form of a massive plumbing problem. The main sewer line, from our house to the street, was so restricted by invading roots that it…
Read MoreRare or merely old?
This week, I visited a coin shop to have some old coins appraised. I also asked about some old currency. The proprietor of the shop quickly determined that my paper currency was merely old and not of value beyond the face amount. He said, “Just because it’s old, doesn’t mean it is worth anything. To…
Read MoreFour D’s of Achievement
The new year, which is already under way, allows us an opportunity to reassess our approach to business, make plans for improving performance and production, and to set goals. Goals (maybe you prefer to call them objectives) have a way of becoming self-fulfilling, but only if there is a definite plan to achieve them. Here…
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