I recently had a discussion with a friend of mine who is working on finishing high school. He is really passionate about becoming a cook. After high school, he plans to go to culinary school. His goal is to own a food truck and serve people great food. He...
“The first principle of aid is respect” Ernesto Sirolli This is one of the most profound lessons I’ve learned in my adult life. In 2005, I founded an orphanage in Africa that has helped over a thousand kids to date. In my early days as a...
The eyes of a discerning leader see three kinds of people. First, the overconfident This person thinks he knows more than he actually does. He may not be prideful, even though pride may motivate some of his actions. At other times, this person may be lacking in...
Life is all about negotiation. We negotiate every day, from the time we wake up to when we go to bed. It is true to say that living is negotiating and that life is a series of negotiations. The people who are successful and happy in life are the people who have...
Willpower is often overrated and misused. Yet, it is a powerful gift that can help us effect change and set ourselves up for success if used appropriately. The key is using it effectively. In order to use willpower accurately, we need to answer this question: What...
