Worrying Is Actually A Bad Thing
Most of my friends and family have heard me quote the Serenity prayer or some version of it (because I
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Motivational Truths
REFUSE To Live On Your Knees
As much as it pains me to quote Rocky Balboa, the man had this right: “You, me, or nobody is
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The Past’s Impact On Your Future
Have you ever had one of those conversations wherein someone tells you that you shouldn’t have done something? I used
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Who Is To Blame? YOU – And It’s Great!
I know a woman who, at the grand old age of about eight years old, was taught that someone else
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How Do YOU Measure Success?
Just recently I had a man – a friend from my youth – post on Facebook about how I’d been
Read MoreEvery Day is a New Opportunity
I had the unfortunate experience last night (as I type this) of talking with a friend of mine who is
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Abused & Discarded…
As most folks who read my blogs know, I have been a police officer for over 30 years. Like everyone
Read MoreNo Matter How Slow You Go…
I’ve made the observation that the older I get the more friends I have who are, seemingly all of a
Read MoreFirst World Problems
I am blessed. There’s no question about that. One of my blessings is purely intrinsic (meaning it’s inside of me;
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Make A Resolution To Give Up
Every year people make resolutions to do something or some things that they believe will somehow alter their life for
Read MoreDon’t KNOCK On Opportunity’s Door
I remember being taught as a boy, “Opportunity often only knocks once. Be sure to open the door.” I also
Read MoreEnemies, Haters and Doubters
There was a time in my life when, without filter or care, I’d say whatever was on my mind. Like
Read MoreBe A Good Person…
…but don’t waste time to prove it. What am I talking about? In today’s world it seems, at least to
Read MoreDreams Alone Don’t Work
We ALL have dreams. Some of them are big dreams: a bigger house, to be married, to have a dozen
Read MoreRisk, Care, Dream & Expect
It’s a reality of life that we can’t incorporate just one positive characteristic into our personality make up and be
Read MoreDon’t Have Regrets; Take Chances!
Yesterday evening (as I type this) I had a conversation with my oldest son about choices we make in life
Read MoreDream Big; Live Large!
One of my favorite birthday greetings to offer someone is, “Happy Birthday! Celebrate like it’s your last; live each day
Read MoreThe Difference Between…
Every day it’s inevitable: I talk with someone who, at some point during the conversation, says, “I wish…” WHAT they
Read MorePray For Strength to…
The quote is from the Master, Bruce Lee. He was a man who certainly didn’t have an easy life, but
Read MoreWinners Find A Way
I feel that this saying goes along with, “Quitters never win; winners never quit.” We all know people who just
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