Relationships

Not being in control of something does not mean it’s out of control. It simply means you are not the one doing the controlling. Take the … [Read more...]

226 Assertiveness

Taxi drivers in New York City are a realistic bunch. To drive in one of the busiest cities in the world, you do what works. And what … [Read more...]

242 Gentleman

A gentleman and his nephew walk on the wooden sidewalk on their way to worship. A lady comes along wearing her finest dress. The man … [Read more...]

243 The 98%

In a very nice hotel while on African safari, there was a sign on my dresser top that said 'Thou Shall Not Tempt.' And I … [Read more...]

264 Charge & Pay

A friend of mine in England asked me to buy him an 'American' wallet /billfold. "Why?" "They are designed for American money which is less … [Read more...]

267 Strangers & Ships

I am not as comfortable with you as I'd like to be. Oh, why is that? Well, you sort of act like a stranger to /with me. Hmmm, how … [Read more...]

268 51/49

This ratio is a key to success. Yet so very few follow it. The two main aspects of business /marriage /leadership etc. are Relationships … [Read more...]

270 Hamburgers

To make a hamburger you always start with the bun. Then you put some condiments ( mustard, relish, onions etc.) Then the meat. Then … [Read more...]

274 Lawyers & Virgins

I was with a couple of 'lawyers' (barristers) eating a hamburger. This place offered 'free' refills for your drink. So they only … [Read more...]

281 Ask, Speak

Take turns rather than always be the one to Ask or Speak. Even in an interview. Are you married? Children? How much … [Read more...]

286 Bias

He sat in a straight backed chair, in a quiet room, dressed in a three piece suit, with an appropriate back light and read … [Read more...]

306 Parent-ing

Parents in China are all extremely well respected. And obeyed. After all, they know best. Years and years of experience, … [Read more...]

311 Telling Lies

Yes, of course I lie. So do you. In fact, I bet everyone lies in every country. "Am I fat?" "Am I … [Read more...]

320 Description vs Judgement

There is a difference between Description and Judgment. With Description you say almost anything you want and mean absolutely nothing by it. … [Read more...]

322 Prayer

Prayer usually means negotiating /trading something God ‘wants’ that you would not otherwise give Him, for something you want He would not … [Read more...]

333 Me Message

All too often I forget people have their own ideas, their own life, their own ... everything. That's when Me Messages come into … [Read more...]

357 Recipes

Do you always use the same 'recipe' no matter what you do? The fact this particular recipe works well in one situation does not make it work … [Read more...]

363 Ages of Experience

Is that guy ever an idiot! How does one find good help? I wonder why they don't fire him /her. Ignore your first 20 years … [Read more...]

376 Nice People

1. You are a nice person. 2. You tend to respond to the mood & subject of the person at hand. 3. So do they. OK, so? Here you … [Read more...]

393 Endless

A child observes their parents are warm and loving, after an argument. And learns to create an argument, ...to get love and … [Read more...]

440 Reverse Sense

Would you say to a three year old: Please play with the stove. And while you are at it, stick your fingers in the electric socket. … [Read more...]

441 Some Never Lies

The entire world is based on Lies.Most of the time we don't care because it does not affect us personally. Ok, so?What to do when it … [Read more...]