Aug
03
2019
Years ago when I was in full-time marriage, family, and personal counseling I had a teenage client who was very defiant towards her parents.
I explained to her the concept of "Shortcut to Increase" and this was her response:
"I would...
Aug
01
2019
Can you name one valuable life skill that does not demand practice?
When someone says, "I am good at ....," you assume that person may be gifted but also has engaged in many repetitions and regular exercise of the skill. ...
Jul
31
2019
A human flaw is our overpowered magnetic attraction to negativity. Negative people disrupt and influence us more easily than positive people and the beautiful energy force we receive from them.
Why is this?
Following the Crowell 80-20 rule, 20% are...
Jul
30
2019
1999 was a tough year for many Americans. Political, business and spiritual leaders were forecasting terrible times for our world. They predicted global financial collapse.
Due to difficult circumstances, I sought out a spiritual life mentor. At our first session,...
Jul
29
2019
RELATIONSHIPS - a gift in life
1) Show how much you care about acquaintances, friends, and family.
2) Talk positively; the way you talk is the way you act.
3) Pray; talking with God will show your heart is unique and pretty.
SELF-IMAGE...
Jul
27
2019
Life Skills. Imagination. Imitation.
If we don't teach winning, we cheat our students because they don't learn the skills necessary to win.
The life of a deadly serious basketball coach is no different than the diehard Lieutenant. Think you can lead...
Jul
26
2019
The second of two WOH's on the destructive habit of second guessing oneself.
The biggest little word in the English language is the word "if." Two letters that can make a big impact.
"If" can be used in various ways:
1. An...
Jul
25
2019
Break your sternum and you'll soon realize the reason Paul chose the breastplate of righteousness as a simile for protection of the chest; a vital part of the soldier's body.
In an auto accident, a young man accidentally drove a...
Jul
24
2019
The ability to see what is not seen is a valuable skill in coaching and teaching. It is discerning the invisible.
In the athletic world, imagine there is a slender, tall, clumsy athlete. One coach does not grasp the athlete's potential so...
Jul
23
2019
What is oxycourage? By Fred Crowell's definition, it is when oxygen unites with the human soul to form internal power and courage. "Oxy" makes it more sharp and acute, abundant when combined with simple courage.
As an example, let's imagine we...
