The Little Things Really Are The Big Things

The Little Things Really Are The Big Things

When asked to name the three most important things in their lives, most people include the word “family.” In fact, a good many of those put the word “family” at the very top of their list. And yet in many cases there is a significant gap between their desire for a...
The Man Who Could Do Everything

The Man Who Could Do Everything

Now that he’s gone, you must accept greater responsibility. The death of Someone Else, the man who could do everything, recently gave rise to mourning and lamentation all over the world. Else was the most talented person of all time. Perhaps his greatest talent was...
You Too Can Be A Champion

You Too Can Be A Champion

No one could even remember someone so highly skilled and ranked failing to even qualify. Yet, Dan O’Brien did just that. It’s history now—but when sitting on Delta flights #1862, from Salt Lake City to Spokane, it was real. It was Monday, the day after watching Dan...
Cultivate Your Garden

Cultivate Your Garden

“Be sure that what you allow to engage your attention is of value.” Each day, you’re bombarded with hundreds of messages: BUY IT! READ IT! DO IT! SEE IT! TRY IT! EAT IT! NEW! HURRY! SALE! HERE! NOW! They reach you via radio, computer, television,...
The Tale of Two Dogs

The Tale of Two Dogs

“A reminder about the benefits of positive reinforcement…” As a first time dog owner, he failed. He would call “Ginger!” but Ginger wouldn’t respond. She continued wandering and sniffing bushes, as dogs are wont to do, and only returned when she...
A Shoe Box Of Wins

A Shoe Box Of Wins

Twenty years in a tough job and Barbara still has a positive, expectant attitude. What’s her secret? The State Department of Education is a tough place to work. The employee turnover rate is high, because people find it too stressful being the “rope” in a non-stop...