What are you willing to sacrifice to improve a relationship with someone? The most common are: TimeMoneyPrioritiesEgo As a child, we learned from our parents to "treat others like you want to be treated", however they got it all backwards. To have good relationships, we need to treat others the way they want to beContinue reading "Sacrifice Experiment"
Addicted to “No” and “That’s Right”
People often get empathy confused with sympathy. Sympathy occurs when you understand and care about the pain and suffering of another person. Empathy occurs when you genuinely feel what the other person feels, see what the other person sees and understand their worldview. Sympathy is easy. Empathy is hard. With sympathy, you're looking at theContinue reading "Addicted to “No” and “That’s Right”"
Do the Unexpected
"The Opposite" is the 86th episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld, which was also the 21st episode of the fifth season. It aired on May 19, 1994. Click Here to watch a 2 min clip. George Constanza: "Every decision in my entire life has been wrong. My life is the complete opposite of everything I wantContinue reading "Do the Unexpected"
Leading Meekly
If you want to be a leader that everyone loves to follow, then learn how to lead meekly. Meek is defined as being humbly patient, gentle and kind. People often confuse meekness with weakness. It's not. Meekness is strength, confidence and grace under pressure and provocation. If you can become a student of how toContinue reading "Leading Meekly"
In Search of Delight
We become what we think about. That is the strangest secret of life. In the 1950's Earl Nightingale argued whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality. Its been proven throughout humankind, and my own life is a testimony to its truth. When IContinue reading "In Search of Delight"
A Lollipop Moment
I got an awesome handwritten letter from my son, Dallas. He took the initiative. One of the best moments yet between me and him. One I won't forget. I did not expect the letter. It was unprompted and genuine. He spoke from the heart. It touched me deeply. It all started when I bought himContinue reading "A Lollipop Moment"
My Eulogy
We are here today to celebrate the life of Marc David Casciani and to say goodbye to a wonderful man. Death is always sad, but if there was ever a case to celebrate, this would be it. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Louis Casciani III, the first of his seven grandchildrenContinue reading "My Eulogy"
Creating Moments
I recently listened to an inspiring interview of Chip Heath by Craig Groeschel. It centered around Chip's book, The Power of Moments. They talked about why some experiences create more of an impact than others, what makes them memorable and how they can be used to benefit your professional and personal life. For me, itContinue reading "Creating Moments"
Trust
Trust is the most valuable commodity of the human heart. It is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. Without it, relationships exist, but they're not the stuff of which great partnerships are made. Without it, two people can be amicable, but the dynamic between them will not approach excellence. Mediocrity is the best possible outcome. WithoutContinue reading "Trust"
It’s OK to Howl
Some people like to bully and be mean to other people. Maybe there is something going on in their story, and they are taking it out on you. If it happens once, then ask them to not to it again. If it happens a second time, then speak up and say STOP! If the bullyContinue reading "It’s OK to Howl"
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