The story is….Decide Not To Give Up! The other day in the grocery store, I ran into a store clerk. It was Memorial Day, so I asked him how he planned to spend his day. He said that he had to study, which turned our chat into a surprising direction. He was finishing up his degree after taking a break, at the same college I originally attended when I graduated from high school. … [Read more...] about Is This Your STORY?
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Will You Do What IT Takes?
Will You Do What It Takes It is always amazing to listen to people who have accomplished great things. Right now I am reading, “Wealth is it Worth It?” by S. Truett Cathy, the owner of Chick-Fil-A, and one thing that is clear is you have to be willing to do what it takes. The stories in the book are interesting as they talk about his commitment, and his heart for giving, but … [Read more...] about Will You Do What IT Takes?
If Not YOU, Then Who?
If Not You, Then Who? There was a story that I remember hearing a story about someone, somebody, nobody, and them. It's a story about people who saw a need, knew someone needed to do something, and they all kept looking to the other people to be one who finally helped. The result is nothing ever got done, and everyone was pointing fingers. Today, I want to bring to your … [Read more...] about If Not YOU, Then Who?
Unemployed, Underemployed, Perhaps It Was Time For A Change!
Unemployed, Underemployed, Perhaps It Was Time For A Change! This may not be the best news you have ever heard, but perhaps it is what you need to hear. That layoff, pink slip, or downsize may be the best news you have gotten in a long time. I know you didn’t want it, and you can think of a thousand reasons why this was the worst thing that could of happen to you, but hear … [Read more...] about Unemployed, Underemployed, Perhaps It Was Time For A Change!
NEW YEAR: Change
NEW YEAR: Change WOW! 2013: a time for change(s). The second day of 2013 and I’ve taken the time to reflect on what went well in 2012 and what I can change in 2013. There’s no laundry list of resolutions instead there are specific areas I will work on. Life is a journey and I’ll use this as my roadmap to my next step on life’s ladder. So here are a few changes I’ll be … [Read more...] about NEW YEAR: Change