The Epidemic of Comfort and Convenience

admiral nimitz The Epidemic of Comfort and Convenience What governs your life?

It seems for many that comfort and convenience are what’s most important.  In fact, this is so prevalent that unofficially I’m calling it an epidemic.

People throw logic and good sense out the window in their pursuit of what makes them feel good right now.

I don’t have any problem with some comfort and convenience, but oughtn’t it be balanced with some long-term thinking?…

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Striving For Excellence: Quotes That Will Guide And Inspire

waterfall rainbow Striving For Excellence: Quotes That Will Guide And Inspire We should be striving for excellence in all that we do.  Why do less than your best?  People notice when you aren’t performing up to your capabilities.  They may not say anything, but they make a mental note.  This can and probably will come back to haunt you.  At the very least, it will leave you stranded on a plateau of mediocrity somewhere below your full potential.…

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Support Our Troops This Christmas Season!

soldiers at christmas Support Our Troops This Christmas Season! In the United States, we still have a lot of soldiers deployed overseas.  I’m sure soldiers from other countries are busy too.  Many of these men and women will be away from their families this holiday season.  Regardless of your political affiliation or your opinion about certain military actions, it is important to remember that these soldiers are serving us.  They are putting their lives at risk for you and …

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You Can Literally Think Your Way To Success And A Good Life

thinking thumb You Can Literally Think Your Way To Success And A Good Life I don’t like to make outlandish claims, but there is so much powerful truth in James Allen’s book, As a Man Thinketh, that it really can radically change your life.  Allen offers deep and practical advice that has stood the test of time.  As a Man Thinketh was originally published in 1902, but the principals are just as true today as they were then.  I love this little book …

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