Everything you do is as a result of Decision. If you don't decide, someone else will. Decision implies options. The longer you … [Read more...]
7 Disaster
Disaster is not disaster UNTIL you consider your RESPONSE to the event. Heading towards a wall at high speed is NOT a … [Read more...]
12 Change
People resist change because they're not all that sure that they'll like what they change to. Don't worry, once you change, the … [Read more...]
17 Impossible Decisions
Twins fall off a raft in the middle of a lake, one on each side. The mother is still on the raft. Neither twin can swim. She can only save … [Read more...]
20 The Gift of Knowledge
A 7 year old asked, "Lord, Lord, tell me my future." "You don't really want to know." came the reply. "Yes, I do. Tell me my … [Read more...]
21 Interpretation
My best friend and I started many crazy businesses when we were teenagers. However, when ordering a lot of Italian ice cream, make sure you … [Read more...]
43 Desire
I sit at the annual meeting. This time it’s Bongo drums. Each year they try a different thing. (Did I mention this time it’s Bongo … [Read more...]
52 Correct Decisions
Ever had a problem making a decision because you just don't know if it's the ‘right' one? This simple method has served me well over the … [Read more...]
54 Self
Normally you first THINK you are something. Anything. Then you act on that. Which then gives you some input that you are. You simply … [Read more...]
59 Hesitation
There's only one way to be absolutely sure what's being said is correct for you. Look at your own life and use your own memories, based on … [Read more...]
63 Free Will
A Genie appeared and said to Man, "I can give you anything you want. I have unlimited power. Let's start with your favorite meal. What do … [Read more...]
107 Iron
A villager finds a large chunk of Iron. He asks the Wise man what to do with it. The Wise man replies, "Well, if you take a couple of days … [Read more...]
108 Emotions
My wife and I go to my best friend’s home for his surprise Birthday party. And we are fighting. We fight as only real married couples … [Read more...]
128 And-And
If you touch a hot stove you quickly pull away. With some damage to yourself. Small maybe, but it is damage. What if that memory … [Read more...]
139 Tuesdays
I've been married for 45 years. It has not always been smooth (!) We often got into fights that fit the saying: "Divorce? Never! But … [Read more...]
143 Progress
We typically act 'human' less than 1% of the time. It's rare to ignore the feedback of everyday life and take action regardless of that … [Read more...]
154 Issues & Events
We recently changed our warehousing to a brand new start-up fulfillment service. They had a lot of trouble getting it right. That is an … [Read more...]
161 Are You Perfect?
Are you perfect? So why does it bother you when someone points that out? If they actually show you a better way to do … [Read more...]
164 20%
It takes only 20% of your time to learn 80% of almost anything. And 80% of your time to learn the last 20%. An expert = someone who … [Read more...]
177 I Know
Do you? Or do you 'believe'? All too often I Know should really be I Believe. "I Know I … [Read more...]
178 Before & After
When do you dust your house? Cut your hair? After they need it. You always wash your hands after you need to. After they get … [Read more...]
184 Outside In
Things from the 'outside' (world) influence you. Outside In. Or are influenced by you. Inside Out. Obvious. So why say … [Read more...]
185 First, Get Alive
Tired of planning without seeming to get anywhere? Then stop doing that. My three dictums are (in order!) First, get alive, … [Read more...]
186 Start, Stop, Continue
This is a really simple one. But very effective! Unless you dismiss it without trying it. Right now in your … [Read more...]
191 Ability
You are always capable of doing whatever you want to do. And I am not talking about 'Positive Thinking.' Because, way before you … [Read more...]
197 Obstacles, Your Key to Success
Coke and Pepsi are where they are because of each other. Not in spite of. Many years ago I started a 'Psychic' Fair. It … [Read more...]
201 One by One
How many more books do I have to read before I grow up? “Just a few more,” is correct. Not 1,387 !! At the rate the child can … [Read more...]
203 Either – Or
Often people polarize things into Do /Don't -- Yes /No -- Right /Wrong, ... annnd, you're for me or you're against me. That's one of … [Read more...]
211 Real Decisions
They asked a bunch of people to decide whether to do something or not. Then divided them into two groups: Those who said "YES do … [Read more...]
228 Automatic
Everyone is equipped with an automatic transmission. Many gears, 'automatically' changing to accommodate your desire for speed. You … [Read more...]
232 Justify
Or learn. Those are the two things that can happen when something unwanted occurs. It's not my fault because... means I … [Read more...]
233 Input
Yesterday School, Library, elders = limited! Today Internet, FB, etc. = … [Read more...]
246 Environment
You create your environment. By choosing which restaurant or by staying in one you didn't choose. Not long, and you are influenced … [Read more...]
252 Threat
A threat is perceived when two unrelated subjects are presented at-the-same-time. . Eat all your vegetables or... I will spank you /you … [Read more...]
259 Don’t Stop
You don't know where to go or what to do next. So you stop and try to figure it out. Yet from where you are now you can't … [Read more...]
261 Adult Checklist
* Do you like to get presents ... or give them? * Do you try to get-away-with it ... or own-up to it? . Go To # 83 - 92 - … [Read more...]
262 Water Pump
Water waits to be pumped up for our use. It is not mean, nor does it have anything against you. The water responds exactly to … [Read more...]
282 If It Is To Be…
The first time you set out to write a book /exercise /learn something you get no encouragement other than traditional family and … [Read more...]
313 Fact vs Opinion
Everyone has an Opinion. Opinions are not Facts, obviously. Yet most things we think /act on are Opinions. OK, … [Read more...]
318 Thoughtful Ransoms
You can take a newspaper, cut out certain words and make a Ransom demand. The newspaper does not say this. The words are taken out of … [Read more...]
321 Quality
Make a decision about Quality vs Quantity. Obvious: A large steak that's medium in taste or a smaller one, excellent in … [Read more...]
334 Water in Car
I came home to see my (young!) sons washing my wife's car. With the windows down. Yep, LOTS of water in the … [Read more...]
339 Three Voices
Here is a technique I find very useful for me. I created three 'voices' in my head: Voice 1 always tries to agree with me Voice 2 … [Read more...]
345 Life is…
One of my largest changes happened when I decided that Life is somehow designed to be a series of Lessons. Others already know … [Read more...]
382 The Future
The future is: * Very clean * Silent, noiseless, faster operations * Frictionless * More and more personalized * Low/no cost … [Read more...]
384 Sometimes
This is the magic word /concept to cause barriers to become filters. Is killing never good / always bad? The real life … [Read more...]
403 Two-Day Sets
Tomorrow is not all that far away. We can easily 'see' what tomorrow brings. Want to call someone but afraid of bad news. Wait until … [Read more...]
406 Desperation
There are two main conditions under which we learn: Inspiration and Desperation. Desperation, we try to avoid if possible. So we … [Read more...]
413 Self Defense
The person 'attacking' always considers attacking appropriate. So ignore that person (!) What causes you to decide to defend … [Read more...]
434 Advice
Give me a really good haircut this time.Sure, why? What's happening?I'm going to Rome to meet the pope.How are you going?By boat.Hmmm, the … [Read more...]
437 Push-ups, Right Now
You cannot win (or lose!) a race simply by doing Push-ups.Therefore you relax while doing them. (Stress is, well, ...stressful!) Ok, … [Read more...]
446 That’s Life!
Face it, you are living a good life.Yet was not taught to you that way. It was not meant to be this good, was it! When you compare what … [Read more...]
455 Magic List
It's nice to know that you ( yes, YOU!) can instantly create a "Magic" List to get things done without having to do anything other than make … [Read more...]
456 Magic Hand
So many people were surprised at how effective (#455) Magic List is. Here is another one just as effective... when you actually do … [Read more...]
459 Just One
Have trouble getting what you want? - Want to Exercise? - Write a book? - Slim down? While I was intending to write my … [Read more...]
462 Sooner
If you are going to do it anyways, do it 'sooner'. Optimize the situation. Paint it now and enjoy it longer. Diet now and … [Read more...]
468 Nine Years!
Writing anything once-a-week for nine years is impressive, even if I say so myself! Now, to place this in perspective: * In … [Read more...]
485 Burns
Ever feel fed up, burned out, depressed? Do you do your best work at that time? No one does. I am willing to bet that … [Read more...]
491 Always Yes/No
I'm planning my new house. I start with absolutely everything I could possibly imagine in it. (Why not!) I quickly eliminate anything … [Read more...]
495 Just a Second
At what point in time, what, ... S E C O N D do you decide things. You call me 'sir' because I am older than you, okay. But … [Read more...]
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