DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE – APPRECIATE AWESOME PEOPLE!

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...

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PRAYER POWER

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,...

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BIBLICAL TRUTH NEVER CHANGES

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...

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3 SKILLS OF EXCELLENCE

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...

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CROWELL ON SECOND GUESSING 

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...

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BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

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...

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LIVING LIFE BACKWARDS

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...

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OXYCOURAGE

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...

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THE SNAKE LINE

A powerful solution to stop worry, fear, self-pity, and other forms of negative behavior. I happened to hear a portion of a sermon about not controlling your thoughts and emotions.   Babies can't control their emotions. This is acceptable. It is...

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BRING INNER STRENGTH UNDER CONTROL

A healthy baby is gifted with incredible inner strength.  This internal power is vividly displayed when the baby screams to the point of exhaustion. Try screaming as hard as you can like a baby enraged.  The end result will...

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