During a research experiment a marine biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small bait fish into the tank. As you would expect, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and ate the smaller fish. The marine biologist then inserted a strong piece of clear fiberglass into the […]
Once upon a time a psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the typical “glass half empty or glass half full‚Äù question. Instead, with a smile on her face, the professor asked,
We scatter our streets with the remains of kebabs, chips and pizzas and then we wonder why wild animals treat our cities like one big buffet It’s a bit rich the NHS putting up “Fox Alert!” posters when we are all far more likely to be killed by the NHS than by a fox. I
I’ve heard it said countless times that simply thinking positive thoughts isn’t enough. Rather then argue that point I prefer to refer to the wise words of Zig Ziglar who said, “positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” In other words, even if it only helps a little — those
Do you know what the purpose of your ego is? Your ego’s purpose is to keep you looking good and to prove that you are always right. What do you think about that? Let me explain….. One of the biggest problems I have when working with business owners is that they spend most of their
Here’s the great challenge of life – You can have more than you’ve got because you can become more than you are. I have found that income seldom will exceed your own personal development. Once in a while income takes a lucky jump, but unless you grow out to where it is it will go
The difference between the rich and the poor is not in how much money they have, but in the way they talk, the way they act and the way they think. The way you think is what you create in your inner world. The way you talk and act is what you express in your
There are far smarter people then I who have written on the all important topic of leadership. That said, I do want to touch on this one, what I believe to be an incredibly important leadership skill. I consider it to be rule number 1 because anyone who aspires to be a true leader, whether,
Positivity.The things you think about, focus on, and surround yourself with ultimately shape who you become. Choose to live with gratitude for the love that fills your heart, the peace that rests deep within your spirit, and the voice of hope that whispers, “All things are possible.‚Äù Right now, pause for a moment and repeat
If you watch the people around you, you will notice that most people follow a strategy that has subtly or not so subtly been taught to them by their parents, their schools, their bosses or society in general. A strategy that says if you work hard you will become successful and once you become successful