One-legged athlete proves human potential is unlimited. The things a human being can do are amazing. Most people act like they are only capable of ordinary things. But not Carl Joseph. Carl knows the truth. He’s done plenty of amazing things, all with just one leg....

In your relationships with customers, develop the qualities of a close friendship. Your phone rings, and you pick it up. “Hello,” you say. “Hi! I represent the Bay City Pest Control Company, and we’re offering a special this week...” You hang up, feeling a little...

A fateful day in Chad Howey’s young life — ten minutes under water. The term “cold water drowning” was used to describe his condition. At age 2 1⁄2 his mind was swept clear of the alphabet and other things he had learned. Even though he was alive, and left with full...

How a "wrinkle" can make or break your success. Brooke and Steve are a successful young couple. Both professionals, they earn an excellent income. Both are aware of how important it is to make a good visual impression. That’s why they decided to have one of Brooke’s...

The perfect way to tap your unlimited potential. They learned foreign languages, designed buildings, and invented products. They played their favorite sports, repeatedly hitting home runs and scoring touchdowns. Had they not been locked in tiny, filthy cells, fed like...

Looking for ways to save time? Well, forget it. You can’t “save” time. But you can spend it wisely. First, accept this premise:THERE IS NOT NOW AND THERE NEVER WILL BE ENOUGH TIME FOR ALL THE WORTHWHILE AND IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE. Think of all the places you’d love...

How do you want to be remembered? Imagine waking up one morning, stumbling into the kitchen, and sitting down with a fresh cup of coffee as you begin reading the daily newspaper. As you flip through the pages of events, your eyes fall on the obituary column. What’s...

He’s standing on top of a box! Have you ever wondered about the word “discipline”? What images does it conjure up in your mind? Doing what you have to do? Towing the mark? Keeping your nose to the grindstone? Putting restrictions on your behavior and actions? Setting...

Take time now to answer this question. The C.E.O. of a multi-million dollar corporation died in his Chicago office at age 57. When his huge, solid-oak desk was later cleaned out, a hand fishing line, with hook, sinker and bobber attached, was found at the bottom of...

Profits jump as employees feel more personally responsible. Many years ago, the legendary Marshall Field developed one of Chicago’s outstanding department stores. Much of his success has been attributed to the time he spent on the sales floor, among his employees and...