The thrill of victory is energizing and exciting and the agony of defeat is unsavory. While victory and defeat stir up tremendous emotion, neither is final but simply present us with a decision. As a Washington State Cougar fan, I know all about the agony of defeat, and the thrill of great victories. The Cougars […]
It comes down to choices. Frequently there are too many options to decide. I reach into my pocket and there it is. A reminder of the sanctity of life, the gift of time, and the opportunities this day will present. The marble in my pocket reminds me of the man who bought a vase and […]
Have you ever been unaware of something that has been going on for sometime? Have you ever had something not work out as you planned it? A number of years ago I was sitting around the table, with my family, for dinner. My oldest son, Matthew, was about ten at the time and was seated […]
It was only five minutes. But in just five minutes a day, over a 30 day period, a profound change had taken place. How could it be possible that such a dramatic shift could take place in just five minutes a day? Dr. Jack Haskins is a media expert. A professor at the University of […]
Will it matter? I recently asked someone this question and they looked at me and said, “What do you mean by “it”. What I mean is will the actions you take and activities you engage in today matter? “The great danger in life is in permitting the urgent things to crowd out the important.” -Charles […]
It’s football season and the debate about who will win the National Championship is in full swing. The debate is so passionate and polarizing you would surely think we would remember the big time winners from the past. After a quick test of your recall of a few big time moments, you'll see the big […]
EQ2 - what is it? Do you have it? It is one of the most important qualities possessed by great leaders, coaches, teachers, parents and friends. Tests measuring intelligence have been around for years. IQ tests measure how smart you are. Smart is certainly good but pure intellectual horsepower is not enough. EQ tests measure […]
What do you think of questions? Would you rather be asking the questions or be asked questions? What is it about questions that either make us beam with confidence or shutter in fear? Our mind once challenged with a question never retreats to its previous state. Questions stir emotion because they make us think, expose […]
One of the first motivational speeches I can ever remember was delivered by my third grade teacher. It may not have felt like it, but it was a gift of encouragement. I do not remember what I was working on, but I do remember the message. “Mr. Akers, can’t never did anything!” —Mrs. Aikens
