I was reminded today of a two common problems that get in the way when changing our lives for the better. I had a conversation with someone trying to quit smoking. This individual was approaching the problem "cold turkey", but had experienced setbacks along the way. She was struggling to continue because of her setbacks … Continue reading How to change;
Here's another thought from The Fred Factor by Marc Sanborn. It's a thought that another author, Napoleon Hill would find very close to his heart. "Nobody can prevent you from choosing to be exceptional. A the end of the day, the only question that matters is, what kind of difference did you make?" (Page 8) Martin … Continue reading Napoleon Hill, Martin Luther King Jr, and Fred the mailman;
For those who may have missed yesterday's post, I reviewed The Fred Factor. In short, check the book out. There are few books that contain so many good ideas in so few pages. I especially appreciated how actionable the book is, and today I spent my day bettering myself with a little help from Fred. We … Continue reading Putting “The Fred Factor” Into Practice;
Read this book. Everyone can benefit from the stories, the ideas, and the framework author Mark Sanborn explores. The Fred Factor is actionable, easy to read, and approachable no matter your current status in life. Author Mark Sanborn explores the story of his mail carrier Fred. Fred is an exemplary employee, and through his service, adds … Continue reading Review of “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn
There's a kid named Cory, who learned something in his life. He wanted to go to Stanford, but there was no way he was going to get in on grades. Cory was not a great student, but he was a fantastic football player. He attended Stanford and player college football, while earning his bachelor of … Continue reading The Kid Named Cory;
Russell Conwell, born in 1843, was a lawyer, then a newspaper editor and then a minister. One day, some young men came to Dr. Conwell asking him to teach them; Conwell liked the idea so much, that he decided to found a university accepting those from all walks of life. Almost singlehandedly, Dr. Conwell raised … Continue reading Acres of Diamonds;
Have you ever heard of Earl Nightingale? Nightingale was a radio personality who dealt primarily with the subjects of character development, motivation, excellence and meaningful existence. I have posted one of his radio broadcasts before; check out Earl Nightingale and 19 minutes that can change your life. But that is not for today; today I want … Continue reading Earl Nightingale’s 20 ideas;
Habits are the building blocks of success or failure. Our lives are the summation of the actions we take, and the actions we choose to take every day are those that define our lives. Professional writers are remarkable; we can all learn quite a bit from Stephen King. Stephen King writes 2,500 words each and … Continue reading Just Wake Up on Time;
Shun Fujimoto is a retired Japanese gymnast. Shun represented his country during the 1976 Summer Olympics, and demonstrated a level of desire for achievement beyond what most could muster. His commitment won his team the gold. Fujimoto competed in two events, the pommel horse and the rings. He managed to score an impressive 9.5 on … Continue reading Shun Fujimoto and the 1976 Olympics;
Harry Houdini was probably the most famous entertainer of the early 20th century. Houdini was an escape artist and magician, and had a routine to gain publicity for each of his shows. He would arrive a city one day before a show, and have the local police lock him in their greatest prison. They would … Continue reading Harry Houdini in His Own Way;
