For his 21rst birthday, his Uncle bought him a beautiful red sports car, a Ferrari 328. It must have cost over $150,000. The next day, the young man went to pick it up, and immediately drove over to his friend's house to take a ride. The two young men found a long stretch of lonely … Continue reading The Ferrari;
Tag: Personal Growth
The Four Principals for Success;
There is a blank in the formula below. This formula for success comes from a wrestling coach; No. 1 reads "I am thankful for the opportunity to wrestle." If you aren't a wrestler, put your highest purpose in the blank. If that's being a parent, or salesperson, or writer, or friend, or athlete of any … Continue reading The Four Principals for Success;
Review of “Unhooked: How to Quit Anything” by Susan Shapiro, Frederick Woolverton;
Two weeks ago, statistics were raised throughout the American media regarding heroin use in New Hampshire. The number of deaths due to heroin overdose has doubled since 2013; in spite, even, of the life-saving anti-overdose drug Naloxone (Narcan) being administered in 2,000 incidents in 2,015. This increase in tragic overdoses has clearly affected the people … Continue reading Review of “Unhooked: How to Quit Anything” by Susan Shapiro, Frederick Woolverton;
The Formula for Success;
Here's a simple formula for achieving everything you ever want. This is the secret to losing weight. This is the secret to making money. This is the secret to getting better grades. This is the secret to reaching the Baseball Hall of Fame. C > F = R C = Commitment F = Feelings R … Continue reading The Formula for Success;
How to change;
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;
Napoleon Hill, Martin Luther King Jr, and Fred the mailman;
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;
Putting “The Fred Factor” Into Practice;
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;
Review of “The Fred Factor” by Mark Sanborn
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
The Kid Named Cory;
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;
Acres of Diamonds;
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;
