Winter Jacket

A thought crossed my mind as I walked gracefully through the Huntsville airport wearing a winter jacket. The thought wasn’t that I looked good, which I did – virtually dazzling, as I glided to my gate, captivating the ladies in the process. But no; it wasn’t that thought. This was the thought that hit me: Read more about Winter Jacket[…]

Beyond 2020 Vision

The possession of “vision’ is a key factor that separates the people who accomplish great things from those who don’t. If we define “greatness” as influence and accomplishments, then, regardless of age, everyone who aspires to be great must possess vision. The subject of vision has very little to do with eye sight, and everything Read more about Beyond 2020 Vision[…]

The Secret to Happiness

“He just got a Lamborghini. He’s only 21.” “That girl walks around like a model and all the guys like her. she’s so cool!” We all know that guy, we all know that girl. There’s always someone who seems to have it all together – someone who we look up to, and want to be Read more about The Secret to Happiness[…]

Self Discovery…

As you grow older, you start to question who you are as a person, and what your purpose in life is.  I remember my final year in high school, how scared and excited I was. 96% of my classmates knew exactly what college they were going, what they were going to study, what year they Read more about Self Discovery…[…]

Complacency: A Creature of Habit

Growing up I was afraid to be extraordinary, afraid to stand out. I was ok with the routine of going to school, getting enough on a test just to get by. I was ok with not trying to be smarter than others, so I wouldn’t stand out, or be picked on. I was ok with Read more about Complacency: A Creature of Habit[…]

How to Become “Likeable”

Ever met someone for the first time and walked away thinking, “I don’t know why, but I like that guy”? Intelligent people pride themselves in their ability to think and make decisions logically. However, the truth remains that we make a majority of our decisions emotionally – especially when it comes to the people we Read more about How to Become “Likeable”[…]

Choosing the Right Friends

Whoever controls our time controls our life. Since we spend a good amount of time with the people we consider to be friends, it makes sense that we should be deliberate in the process of choosing them. I’ve found that the more mature we get, the greater the clarity we have in the qualities we Read more about Choosing the Right Friends[…]

Seeds of Life

“What you sow is what you reap.” As kids, these were words adults drummed rhythmically into our ears by caring adults. They are words of wisdom; a constant reminder that life is guided by laws and principles.  Realizing the “law abiding” nature of life itself makes it easier for us to weigh the outcomes we Read more about Seeds of Life[…]

Know Thyself

The ancient Greek aphorism, “Know Thyself” holds so much truth. To do anything of worth, we must know ourselves beyond the opinion of others.  For some reason, people feel the need to attack good things. These attacks seem cynical until we learn that it’s just the way life is set up. Good things must tested Read more about Know Thyself[…]

Stuck…

Have you ever been stuck? And i don’t mean literally. Not the kind where your dress or shoe gets caught on a sharp edge in public and turns into an embarrassing moment. I am talking about the kind where you feel like you are not where you’re supposed to be even though you don’t know Read more about Stuck…[…]