What is the secret to success? Ask 10 different people that question and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. We can’t even agree on the definition of success, let alone what it takes to achieve it. In a recent post entitled “A Little Help,” I mentioned that the success literature that [...]
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education of the week by randy
In honor of and in memory of Randy Pausch, this week’s education will be presented by Randy himself.
From this year’s graduation at Carnegie Mellon:
And the infamous “Last Lecture”:
And some quotes from Randy:
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.”
“When you see yourself doing something badly [...]
A Little Help?
I read a lot of books from the so-called “success literature.” These books are a valuable source of new ideas for me and Wanda and helps keep us inspired. Although each author has his or her own unique recipe for success, based on unique experiences in the business world, there are similarities. [...]
it’s time to milk the cows
The Scene
Lisa and I were sitting outside Jimmy’s, a local gourmet shop. “Do you want to come in?” I asked, expecting her answer to be “no” since I was just picking up steaks to grill that night.
“You bet I’m coming in,” she said. “Do you think I’m going to to miss the show?”
We walked into [...]
finally friday again
I’ve spent the past week with some sort of weird funk and just haven’t felt well at all. I actually slept for practically two solid days, which is unheard of for me. Yesterday marked the first day I felt human again and actually had a clear head and energy. Of course now that I feel [...]
It’s Your Choice
If you pay attention to the national and local news, you’ve probably heard by now that that the economy is going through a bit of a rough time. The skyrocketing price of gas and food has had a profound impact on the way we live and work. Nearly every industry has been impacted [...]
on passion, life, and love
Typically when I post something educational, the words flow from my mind through my fingers. This morning as I watched Randy Pausch speak to this year’s graduates at Carnegie Mellon, I thought it was the perfect message to share. So, this week I defer to Randy.
I’ll close with a [...]
are you willing?
It was perhaps a year or so ago when I heard someone talk about how you have to be willing to give yourself what you give to others. The talk was being given in terms of a small business owner giving to themselves (as the owner) what they were willing to give to an [...]
Take All the Credit (and the Blame)
When you look at people who are more successful than you, what do you think? Do you think they got lucky, or had some unfair advantage? Well, you might be right! Successful people do seem to get all the breaks, as if luck follows them around. Why is it so easy for them? Because luck [...]
How to be Successful
I recently came across an e-mail that was forwarded to me nearly five years ago. After reading it, I realized why I had saved it for so long. The original author is Shad Helmstetter, a personal life coach. The title is “My All-time 12 Best Ideas for Being Successful.” Obviously, there [...]