[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 »
[May 5, 2022] Strength. The value of human physical strength is universally accepted. We respect those who are stronger than us, especially those who can harness their strength to protect themselves and safeguard others. There is only one method to achieve physical prowess, and that is through proper diet and exercise. There is no substitute, no magic pill,… Read More »
[May 3, 2022] Find a substitute for alcohol and drugs, and never smoke anything. Reject their use. Ask where you will be in 5 years and find your adventure. Instead of starting with the obvious advice that you should avoid alcohol, drugs, and smoking or quit if you are using, I will begin with an important question. What… Read More »
[May 2, 2022] Stop acting like a child. Grow up and go on an adventure. Take on some responsibility. You are answerable to your own destiny. The mature adult is the one with the innate desire to adopt responsibility for one’s self and others voluntarily. That person is the one interested in the unknown, has the yearning to… Read More »