Qualities of a Champion
Respect In order to get respect, you must first give respect. By respecting yourself and those around you, you will earn the respect of others. Courage True courage is not fearlessness, but overcoming fear. Courage is being able to stand for what you know is right....
Principles for Good Parenting Parenting – Part 2
6. Foster Independence- setting limits helps your child develop a sense of self-control. Encouraging independence helps them develop a sense of self-direction. To be successful in life, they are going to need both. They push for independence because it is part of...
You can always do more than you think you can
I had been letting my body heal up a bit since my marathon and I hadn't run much in a couple of weeks. I finally started to get back into the routine by going on a 3-mile run around a park by my house. I have been doing this for years now and it is usually pretty easy...
This Challenge will Make Me Stronger
"Good timber doesn't grow with ease, the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees." "Calm seas make bad sailors." "That which does not kill you makes you stronger." Chances are you've heard one or two of these quotes before. Perhaps you've even...
How to be a Good Team Player
The following are our top tips for functioning as a great team player in any context, be it sports, school, or work. Be Loyal to Those Not Present – No one likes to be talked about behind their back and we should not tolerate people talking bad about others in...
Productivity Enhancement
Productivity! If you’re like most of us, you’ve probably thought how much better things would be if you could just be a little more productive (or a lot more productive). Sure there is plenty of information on time management, energy management, and strategies for...
Principles of Good Parenting Part 1
What you do matters- remind yourself that every day. How you treat and respond to your child should come from a knowledgeable, deliberate sense of what you want to accomplish. You cannot be too loving- It is simply not possible to spoil a child with love. What we...
I have so much to be grateful for
I have so much to be grateful for: a wonderful wife, two great kids, excellent health and a rewarding career. As a matter of fact, probably 97% of my life is absolutely perfect. In my better moments I know this. The challenge is…I’m not always in one of my better...
Take Baby Steps
I’m a strong advocate of health and fitness. I belong to a gym. In fact, I’m at the gym every morning at 5:15 a.m. I don’t really like getting up and going to the gym that early, but I love the feeling of leaving 45 minutes later sweaty and energized. It’s become...
The Power of Choice
The power of choice lies in your ability to remember that even a difficult situation presents you with a number of options. Each day we make several choices with regard to our eating habits, personal style, leisure and entertainment. However, many forget to...