We no longer live in a world in which having knowledge is what matters. Now, of course, it’s nice to know certain facts off the top of your head. But if you don’t, it simply doesn’t matter. Your phone or computer can give you any information that you are seeking…
We all have the potential to do great, positive things with our lives. That is true for every person on this planet. In fact, your issue in life won’t be that you weren’t endowed with the potential to succeed. Rather, your issue will be that you failed to unlock that…
Graciousness is a difficult word to define. But we all know gracious people when we meet them. Over the years, I’ve met people who I considered to be exceptionally gracious. These individuals had impeccable manners. They were the kind of people who rarely criticized others but instead focused on appreciating…
Often, we mistakenly think that communication is about expressing ourselves. It’s not. I know that flies in the face of what every communication expert will tell you. But the point of communicating with others is not to share your every thought and feeling. Rather, the point of communication is to…
One of the most difficult questions we face in life is this: What are our ethical obligations to other people? For instance, what do you ethically owe to your parents? What obligations do you have toward your adult children, siblings, neighbors and friends? Do you have certain responsibilities to other…