As I watched the athletes perform at the Winter Olympic Games, I could only imagine their tremendous desire, determination and dedication, not to mention commitment, enthusiasm and mental toughness. They set goals and prepared. They had discipline. It’s the same…
As I watched the athletes perform at the Winter Olympic Games, I could only imagine their tremendous desire, determination and dedication, not to mention commitment, enthusiasm and mental toughness. They set goals and prepared. They had discipline. It’s the same…
Why is it that the people who make the worst use of their time are the same ones who complain that there is never enough time? The late management guru Peter Drucker, often called “the father of modern management,” said,…
Once upon a time on the outskirts of a big city stood an old temple where young boys would come to live and learn from an old monk. One day the monk gathered his students and told them: “I am…
A young prince, deposed when an enemy overran his kingdom, fled to a neighboring realm where a friend ruled as king. He hoped his friend would grant him a new kingdom. Instead the king gave him 100 sheep. Surprised and…
An eccentric philosophy professor gave a one-question final exam after a semester dealing with a broad array of topics. The class was already seated and ready to go when the professor picked up his chair, plopped it on top of…
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on farms separated by a creek fell into conflict. It began with a small misunderstanding and grew into a major difference and finally exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by…
Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat and a long-time highly successful NBA coach, used to ask his players “Are you F.A.T.?” F.A.T. was an acronym he created that was short for “faithful, available and teachable.” Riley was always on the lookout…
Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to exercise more and to lose weight. New Year, New You – right? However, by February – or even earlier – those purchased exercise machines are collecting dust and people are…