Going the Extra-Mile

Some people say, “It’s the thought that counts.” – that is just an excuse, when they really are giving a poor effort and are too lazy to do any better. Are you amazed like I am at “who” they answer the phone at many businesses? You are turned off in the first 7 seconds of contacting that company. Sadly many will succumb to the Law of Familiarity: The more you are around something or someone, the more you take it or them for granted. Through repeated exposure to a task, a job, or a person, you can lose your fire and passion for what you are doing. Here is how we can overcome that...

Are You Doing Your Best?

Some people have more severe limitations than others. Why do these people manage to live wonderfully fulfilled lives while those less fortunate struggle?

Are We Our Own Prisoners?

Imagine a person in a prison. He/she has been imprisoned for life and will wait till death in the prison. What can possibly motivate such a person? What do these people look forward to in their lives? Sometimes, we are also prisoners of our thoughts and our past deeds. We also have nothing else to look forward to.

Your Work Is Your Gift!

Inspirational keynote speaker, best-selling author, and President of Customersatisfaction.com, Dr. Gary S. Goodman, says having the privilege of work, and doing our work well, are some of the highest satisfactions we can achieve.

Eulogy to My Father, My Hero

My name is Steve Zareski, proud son of Gordon K. Zareski. First, I want to express my deep gratitude for every note that has been sent and for every kind word. They are uplifting. It is indeed a gift to know that my father was admired and appreciated by so many.

How to Find Your Passion

In this life, it is easy for a person to devote their time to the race for things, money, career, and the many activities that demand urgent attention. For many, these pursuits represent a diversion from looking for something of deeper value and worth within themselves.

Who Do You Need to Be in 2006?

Have your New Year’s resolutions faded yet? What’s really important to work on in 2006? What will make a difference? Read this before you choose your next weight loss plan.

Mapping Midlife

Want to soar, not sink at midlife? Learn the seven key decisions that will help you map a glorious future.

Battling Loneliness

Visiting senior veterans has me thinking about the battles that everyone must fight.

How Far You Can Go?

A cherished dream to travel around the globe can become true. How to spend your time and where to travel? If you want to make your experience useful, read this article.

Avoiding Procrastination the Easy Way

Is procrastinating a problem in your life? Is it a habit with many different tasks or just one certain project? These are the questions you need to ask yourself in learning the process of avoiding procrastination.

On Failing To Discover The Meaning Of Life

The famed psychiatrist, Frankl, survived the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps, to narrate the essential human need for meaning. It was a purpose in life, which helped so many victims to survive. In a troubled world, both the religious and the sceptic felt this need to find a meaning in life. But, it was a vain quest with a simple answer.

Seven Powerful Steps to Increase Self-Confidence

We have an infinite amount of energy so let’s apply it to creating extraordinary relationships, advancing our careers and meeting our goals INSTEAD of wasting that energy worrying. Take action on what you have control over and minimize risks for what you don’t. Then invest your energy wisely.

An Old Man Telling Me Something?

some secrets from a old man