Success Thrives in Conducive Surroundings

The basic principle of success is constant growth and achievement of your next goal. It is done through dedication, commitment, perseverance, and hard work. What it also requires from you is a conducive environment where it can flourish. Such an environment can be produced when you surround yourself with like-minded, successful individuals. These are people … More Success Thrives in Conducive Surroundings

Sharpen Your Ax to Develop the Best in You

Ecclesiastes 10:10 says, “If the ax is dull and its edges unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Setting out to accomplish any goal without the necessary skills or tools is like trying to chop wood with a dull ax. You must overcompensate your efforts by applying more strength and muscle to … More Sharpen Your Ax to Develop the Best in You

Overcoming The Barriers of Empowering Others

The truth about empowerment is that it’s powerful. When a leader, schoolteacher, or parent allows those they are responsible for or have authority over to grow and expand their potential, that is exponential power! When you empower others, you give them the license to develop and the freedom to express their talents and abilities to … More Overcoming The Barriers of Empowering Others

The Mirror and Me

Hope you enjoy the poem, as I certainly do every time I read it. The Mirror and Me When I look in the mirror, what do I see? Reflections of a double-sided me. One side is everything I ever hope to be. Yet my greatest problem is staring back at me. There are times when … More The Mirror and Me

Self-Discipline (A different perspective)

What’s at the core of achieving the good life? To start exploring this question, let’s look at what’s not at the core. The major key is not learning how to set goals, or managing your time. And it’s not mastering the fine art of leadership. Day by day, we try to find ways to improve … More Self-Discipline (A different perspective)