Recently I saw a painting of an eagle. He was launching himself from his perch, his eyes intently focused on something I could not see. Every thing about him was fierce. I thought of how rare that kind of intensity is in our culture today.
Stinkin Thinkin!
A recent article by David Burns in Psych Central identified the top ten types of “Stinkin Thinkin;” negative ways of thinking about ourselves that diminish the quality and potential of our lives. I was astounded to discover that I have occasionally entertained some of these destructive thoughts. It was refreshing and helpful to see them identified. Out in the open, …
3 Valuable Life Lessons Learned from a 50 Year Class Reunion
Last month I attended my 50 year class reunion. Cotton High School. Class of 1946. It was a highlight of my year. I came away with some valuable insights I wish I had learned long ago.
Eliminate this Word from Your Vocabulary!
As a young parent I refused to allow my children to use one particular word. The word was often accompanied by eyes rolled upward in disgust, or occasionally with a shrug of indifference. Unfortunately the word and the attitude it communicates permeates our society, cripples initiative, and paralyzes personal growth. I challenge you to eliminate the word from your thinking …
One Giant Step to Creating Your Own Future
Predictions about the future are often way off base. In 1949 Popular Science magazine made this prediction: “Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons.” If that prediction were true I would have been crushed by my first laptop. In 1943 Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM said, “I think there is a world market for maybe five …