It has been said that one good friend is more valuable than a thousand acquaintances. It’s true that a real friend is a great blessing, and sadly, all too often, a rarity. What is friendship? While friendships are certainly characterized by emotional connection and positive chemistry between people, they are much more than this. Real […]
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U.S. Marines are known for many things — bravery, endurance, esprit de corps — but they are perhaps best known for their motto “Semper Fidelis.” These two Latin terms sum up a mindset that is purposefully and intentionally taught to these men and women from boot camp forward. It is also required of and exemplified […]
See post →“I do!” “I will!” “I promise!” What do these three statements have in common? They are all declarations of commitment. What is a commitment? Commitment is the beginning point of action. Good intentions become good actions when the ingredient called commitment is added. Commitment is essential for success in all kinds of things in […]
See post →Have you every changed your mind or opinion about something or someone? All of us have made the mistake of jumping to wrong conclusions about people and situations. Wrong conclusions lead to faulty thinking. Faulty thinking leads to wrong attitudes and actions. Wrong attitudes and actions lead to bad feelings. All of this is corrected […]
See post →Destiny is an important thing. It speaks of the future. It is where we end up in life in terms of our character and contribution. Our choices determine our destiny. Where we end up in life is simply a result of the roads we take. The pathways we take not only determine our destiny, they […]
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