Archive for the 'Personal-Growth' Category

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Perspective example, remember to be in the other person’s

You’re able to communicate far more effectively by keeping in mind the perspective of the other person, and remember, too, that they’re most likely not thinking of yours.

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

Do you feel like you’re ’saved’ by coffee every morning? Read this story, then!

Do you feel like you’re ’saved’ by coffee every morning? Read this story, then!

If you’re like many people, you feel like that first cup – or pot! – of coffee is a life-saver in the morning, especially if you’re getting up earlier than you’d like.

Well the guy who was the station manager back when I was the public affairs director at WSUW (that was before I began my newspaper career), he has are more harrowing story to tell, where coffee may have quite literally saved his life!

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Wanna Get Paid to Watch Porn? Become an Airport Screener!

The fact that you’re completely exposed going through airport security raises important issues of self-esteem and how comfortable you are in your own skin.

This is an interesting post, not for your personal growth or to better yourself, at least in the traditional sense.

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Oh no, critical thinking was required to heat my pizza!

They say patience is a virtue. I don’t know about that, although I do know it can get you cold pizza!
There I was, hungry and ready to eat – now!
Which was why I decided to use the microwave instead of the toaster oven, because that would have taken longer.
When, all of a sudden, I pushed [...]

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Surviving a Sweat Lodge through Focus

There was a tragedy in Sedona near where I live where 2 people died in a sweat lodge. I share my experiences going through one myself, and how I endured the extreme heat – through focus, just as you can survive and overcome any life challenge with the right mindset.

A friend from Australia knew I [...]

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Jim Rohn’s Influence and Inspiration Continues Yet Today (Please Read & Share!)

Jim Rohn’s guidance can still make a huge difference to your life, even by reading the tributes people have posted about how he inspired their lives. What about this tribute is most valuable for you?

My friend Jason was really influenced by Jim Rohn, and in this great blog post, he shares the sage advice that [...]

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

“The 3 Reasons Most People Are Failing and Fearful Right Now”

1. They don’t know what they have going for them.
2. They don’t know how to earn money from what they have going for them.
3. They don’t know how to access the people who will pay them.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Do you walk over your couch when it’s in the way?

We often put obstacles in our way, which we don’t realize are there until we look at our lives thoughtfully and become more aware. The spotlight of that awareness allows us to transcend these obstacles, also causing us to strengthen our character.
A strange thought occurred to me.
I was looking out the front doors windows to [...]