The expression behind the eight ball comes from the pool-table. In some forms of pool, sinking or even touching the eight-ball is taboo except in end play. To be “behind the eight ball” is to be unable to proceed with scoring because the eight ball is in the way. At some point in time all of us find “the demands …
What I learned from vacuuming my cat!
According to philosopher Aristotle, “Nature abhors a vacuum.” My cat abhors a vacuum too. I remember the day I held her and turned on the vacuum at the same time. Bad Idea! You can’t drop the cat or turn off the vacuum fast enough to avoid life threatening injuries.
What I Learned from The King of the Forest!
I am a closet watercolor painter. Unfortunately my perfectionism has kept me from painting for several years and made me afraid to show my work in public for fear of criticism. I have thrown dozens of paintings away because they weren’t perfect. On other paintings in an effort to get it perfect I repainted so many times that the result …
The Best Investment Advice Ever
The best investment advice I ever received came from the woman I love. In 1979 I was just beginning my career as a speaker/comedian. I was young and…… what’s the word?…. stupid…yeah that’s it. I wanted to be a big shot. I ended up broke!
Brainstorming: How to Hatch Your Dreams into Reality
What if you could dream dreams you had never dreamed before. What if you could tear the wrapping from ideas like you once ripped paper off a Christmas gift. Remember the squeals of delight? What if you stayed up all night because you couldn’t wait to develop those new ideas into products, ministry or income potential. McNair Wilson’s new book …