“Don’t find fault, find a remedy…” -Henry Ford Your life is a reflection of the things you give your attention to. Instead of complaining, say or do something positive that will change your situation. WHINERS focus their energy on the problem but WINNERS give their attention to the solution. Which one are you? [...]
Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings. ~C.D. Jackson What good is a desire or “great idea,” if you don’t follow it all the way through? This is a bad habit and as you approach the new year, you should make a commitment to give your ideas wings AND landing gear. Don’t just [...]
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~M. Kathleen Casey Bad things may happen, but the key is not allowing those things to keep you down. You can choose to dwell on hurtful situations or you can adjust your mind, learn from the lesson and move forward. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. Happiness is available [...]
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” – Anon You want someone to change? BE an example. Instead of criticizing and complaining, try patience and understanding. People have their beliefs for a reason. Realistically, you can’t “change” a person but you CAN “influence” them. In order to get someone to embrace your point of [...]
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. ~Abraham Lincoln Instead of waiting for an opportunity, why not CREATE one? If you don't get up and WORK, you'll have to settle with what's leftover. Successful people don't sit around and depend on "good luck," they WORK for [...]
I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone. – Bill Cosby There’s nothing wrong with saying “no,” or “I don’t agree,” ESPECIALLY if that’s how you really feel. If you don’t respect your own needs, no one else will either. DO YOU! Life is too precious [...]
“All blame is a waste of time. No matter how much fault you find with another, and regardless of how much you blame him, it will not change you.” — Wayne Dyer Passing the blame will not improve your situation. As a matter of fact, it can cause things to become worse. If you want [...]
On Saturday, October 8th, I'll be moderating the DEMOS DOCUMENTARY Panel at the A3C Festival, check out the flyer below for details.
"None are so empty as those who are full of themselves.“ ~Benjamin Whichcote Pride prevents progress. If you want to grow, you have to acknowledge your mistakes and be open to correction. In some cases, the people who disagree with you may actually be right. Instead of thinking someone is trying to "hate" you, consider [...]
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way…to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. There is no reason not to follow your heart. – Steve Jobs Time is too precious to waste living someone else’s dream. You only get ONE life, do your best to make the most [...]