Posts Tagged ‘Thinking’

It seems everyone is interested in the topic of “happiness”.  Many people ask, “What makes us happy?”  I enjoy reading the comments, research and stories of others as they attempt to answer this question.  Apparently, happiness is attained by different people in different ways.  Here’s something to consider…maybe happiness can be found in what you DON’T have?

Graham Hill, writer and designer, suggests that perhaps having less stuff, in less space can lead to less stress (more happiness).  In his short talk he makes the case for taking up less space and Read the rest of this entry »

What would you say to your 16 year old self if you could lovingly look back on the way you were and offer yourself some advice?  That’s exactly what dozens of people (most of them recognizable to everyone) decided to do in the book Dear Me:  A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self.  The advice was pretty amazing…

“You will literally wake up one day and realize you don’t have to impress anyone to have them like you.  Don’t try so hard, and things will get easier.” ~Seth Green Read the rest of this entry »

Man’s mind is what separates him from other animals. Animals have instincts…they react in response to stimuli. Man has creative capacity. We hold a vast storehouse of data that allows for original problem solving.

It’s been stated that we humans operate on less than 10% of our mental capacity. Some estimates are even less than 5%! Can you imagine what we could do if we even used 20%…or what about 50%?

I don’t think anyone really understand the capability of the mind. However, I think successful leader is not a person without problems. Rather, a successful leader has learned how to appropriately use their conscious mind to solve their problems.

First, think about how much time is spent worrying. What do we worry about: Read the rest of this entry »

The grass isn’t necessarily greener on the other side of the fence…it may merely be your perspective. Before you run off to try something new, take a hard look. Make sure your pasture isn’t just as green…or even greener! Or, perhaps your neighbor’s pasture is just getting better care?

Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University, is best known for telling the story, Acres of Diamonds. According to the true story, an African farmer sold his farm to go prospecting for diamonds. He wandered the continent his entire life and eventually, broke and miserable, he threw himself into a river and drowned. Meanwhile, the property he sold turned out to be the most productive diamond mine on the African continent. Read the rest of this entry »

Good results are the byproduct of a healthy attitude. We establish our attitude each morning whether we realize it or not. The attitude we have towards life determines life’s attitude toward us. If we’re cheerful, that is what will be reflected. Others will enjoy being around us when we have a positive attitude. Our environment can only return what we put out. If we smile and are friendly, that is how others will receive us.

When you change your attitude, your surroundings change. If you have a great attitude, you’ll have great results. If you have a poor attitude, you’ll have poor Read the rest of this entry »