Category: Success

I am going to be extraordinary today by appreciating that I have the present moment to be effective at my job, love my friends and my family, and experience life.  For those things and many other things I am grateful. My wife went through the experience last night of buying a gift for a friend…… Continue reading Be Extraordinary: Be Grateful

Today to be extraordinary, I am going to take breaks.  I know when I need a break.  There are signals. When I dial the correct phone number and get the wrong phone, that is a signal to take a break. When I enter the correct password and the password does not work, that is a signal…… Continue reading Be Extraordinary. Take Breaks.

William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets. At the same time he was running a theater, where he also acted.  Shakespeare, as the result of years of very hard work, became a wealthy man.  He is also the greatest English writer in history. Thomas Edison executed 1093 successful patents.  Thomas Edison, along with Michelangelo,…… Continue reading Be Extraordinary. It’s Still Okay.

I get a ton of email.  By clicking the reply button, I can reply to that email. However, some of this email is confusing as to who sent it. For example, if you use some clever name like Soccer Chief for your email name or just your first name and your email address is 5552541@me.com,…… Continue reading Career Tip of the Day: Name, City, State, Zip, Phone, Email on all Correspondence

I have  heard that it is impossible to smile and be sad.  I can never remember to test the idea when I am sad. Motivational speakers often emphasize the importance of thinking positive thoughts.  I have heard the expression “fake until you make it.”  I take this to mean act successful and happy and you…… Continue reading The Happiness Habit

Going through a career change or any life change can bring feelings of uncertainty, inadequacy, and uselessness. You may also feel that have less energy and less interest in life in general. Home projects during these periods can be hard to start. All the feelings and loss of energy during challenging life changes can reduce…… Continue reading The Home Gym: Why Doing Things Yourself is Good for Your Self-Esteem, Your Confidence, and Your Health.