In the book, For One More Day, by Mitch Albom there is a time that Albom’s character, Chick Benetto, was low on life. He had accomplished much in life but then felt that he had nothing to live for. Chick tells of a conversation he had. “I met a man once who did a lot [...]
The Greatest Salesman in the World, by Og Mandino, shares with us a highly valued secret of success. It is worded for salesman but the principle can be applied in everyday life. “I will greet this day with love in my heart. For this is the greatest secret of success in all ventures. Muscle can [...]
We are all made differently. We have different appearances, attitudes, talents, abilities, interests, etc. It is our differences that make the world interesting and exciting. With that in mind, we have to be careful that we don’t treat people poorly because they are different than us. They may not look the same or have the [...]
Jack Rose, in his book The Cedar Post, speaks of inherent rights which are “rights (that everyone is born with) to be and to do good.” He says: “Inalienable or inherent rights are guaranteed to each [person] by virtue of their birth, and the diligence, hard work and determination required to obtain and enjoy the [...]
This is a great story contrasting the difference between believing in someone versus not believing in someone. It is found in the book For One More Day, by Mitch Albom. I am nine years old. I am at the local library. The woman behind the desk looks over her glasses. I have chosen 20,000 Leagues [...]
Oliver Wendell Holmes said: “Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it, time runs out.” Tagore expressed a similar thought in these words: “I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument, while [...]