Big Dreams

Big Dreams

Big Dreams “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” Henry David Thoreau This is one of my favorite quotes. I have big dreams, and I bet you do too. Here is a formula that I use every day to go confidently in...
Big Case-itus

Big Case-itus

Big Case-itus “There is no substitute for activity.” Jim Aaron You’ve heard the cliché about the danger of having too many irons in the fire. And to a degree this is true. In our busy world, we can easily have too much going on in too many areas....
Before We Say “Goodnight”

Before We Say “Goodnight”

Before We Say “Goodnight” “Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead, ought to tell a child to go to bed.” Robert Gallagher I know you love your kids, but have you considered telling them bedtime stories about your life and family? It’s easy to do and you can...
Begin with the end in mind

Begin with the end in mind

“Begin with the end in mind.” Stephen R. Covey Is this among the best advice ever given on succeeding at just about anything? When we begin with no end in mind, we are sailing out of the port with no destination. Beginning with the end in mind gives us a...
Artful Negotiation

Artful Negotiation

Artful Negotiation “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — ’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.” Mark Twain “Can you do any better?” The first time I heard...
A Three-Hour Tour

A Three-Hour Tour

A Three-Hour Tour “Unexpected things happen in life more often than you expect.” Plautus Several years ago, my wife and I went on a business trip down to Newport Beach for a few days with our friends Matt and Jeri, Randy and Suzanne. We stayed at a beautiful hotel...