PinnedWho’s on First; Are You Listening?The world will soon witness another World Series; It will be a historical one. The season was shortened and started late. Ultimately two great teams will battle before a world audience. Players display their athletic talents while team leaders showcased their managerial skills and strategy. Baseball has become analytical…Listening3 min read
Jan 3, 2021The Intoxication of StrengthThe arrogance of strength is a potent elixir. The intoxication of power is fearsome, and it so easily gets formed into a faux feeling of supremacy. In most cases, drunken brute force is downright ugly. We all read stories where brash egos, the lust for power, the overconfidence of maligned…4 min read
Dec 29, 2020Are We Overthinking Health?The excellent news, healthcare has come a long way. You would see your physician not too long ago because you became ill or your body was traumatized. Doctors, nurses, hospitals only focused on injury and illness. …Health3 min read
Dec 23, 2020Developing a Powerful Persuasive PersonalityYou no doubt already know this great observation. Successful individuals possess excellent people skills. Those winning coaches, successful entrepreneurs, and talented artists include, along with their knowledge and skills, persuasive personalities. Misconceptions, wrong beliefs, and poor attitudes affect many who believe that their lives remain stuck in a mediocre lifestyle…Personality4 min read
Dec 16, 2020Seeing through Other’s MotivesHow many times have others duped you? You felt betrayed, exploited, humiliated, belittled, or swindled. They left you feeling ostracized and hurt. Think of those past events where relatives, friends, or work colleagues manipulate or mislead you. These people stole your money, infringed upon your time, destroyed your happiness, and…Impatience4 min read
Dec 14, 2020Stuck on TimeStuck on Time Why is it that time is such a hangup for most everyone? The phrases and cliches’ abound. “Time is on my side.” “No time left for you (an old Guess Who song). “No Time to Die,” a film coming in 2021, “Time” magazine, time flies, in the…Time Management4 min read
Dec 11, 2020Are You Smelling the Roses and Tending to Them Too?Everyone at some time has heard the expression, smell the roses. That is a good thing, but of course, someone has to tend to the roses too. Roses, in case you did not know, need a fair amount of attention to thrive. Do remember too, Aesop’s fable, “The Grasshopper and…Purpose2 min read
Dec 10, 2020Vicodin® and Duct TapeIn my years working in a pharmacy, two products stand as sales leaders, they are the proverbial glue that holds us together, and for many, they cannot live without either. What are these two valued products, these essential life entities for so many human beings? It’s Vicodin™ and duct tape! …Duct Tape3 min read
Dec 9, 2020Does it Need to Be a Zero-Sum Game?It’s a zero sum game when one trades in the commodities markets. One goes long, one goes short. As the price rises or falls, someone wins, someone loses. The sales representative competes for shelf space on the retailer’s shelf. It does not matter what kind of retailer; a hardware store…Zero Sum Game3 min read
Dec 8, 2020Intellectual Perseverance in a Complex WorldOne thing for sure, we live in a complex world. It is now one crisis, issue, and event after another. The answers do not come easy, and the thoughts, decisions, and viewpoints vary a lot. Our reviews and decisions require thinking, specifically, critical thinking. …Critical Thinking4 min read
