Self-improvement – Page 39

Simple Life

Life is simple. We tend to make it complex. Our main purpose is to love and be loved. That’s why we’re here. Imagine waking up every day and focusing on that simple fact. Wouldn’t life be awesome? Well, what are you waiting for? I know, I know, let me guess. You have to go toContinueContinue reading “Simple Life”

Chicken Fingers & a Smartphone

At what point did we become so busy and so distracted that we can’t afford to spend as much quality time with our family as we’d like? Since when did chicken fingers and a smartphone become babysitters? Why are we unknowingly encouraging our kids to become digital zombies? As I write this, I am stillContinueContinue reading “Chicken Fingers & a Smartphone”

Your Story

Everybody has a story, but here’s a fair question to ask yourself, “Is my story working for me?” If not, then perhaps it’s time to write a new story. If your current story, which has been built over time as a function of your circumstances, isn’t taking you where you want to go, then whatContinueContinue reading “Your Story”

Discover Who, Discover You

Everybody has a story. Much of that story is out of our control. However, there is at least one thing within our control, the choice to discover who we want to become. The person we want to be. No matter our circumstances, it is our duty. We owe it to ourselves. We are here forContinueContinue reading “Discover Who, Discover You”

Companies are Organisms, not Machines

I am amazed by how many companies today are still run like factories. This byproduct of the industrial revolution has outlived it’s usefulness. In fact, not only are we past the industrial age, we have blown through the information age and are now in the age of connection. The connection age is a beneficiary ofContinueContinue reading “Companies are Organisms, not Machines”

Why is There Evil in the World?

As a parent, I only want good things for my children. It’s in my nature. Everything I do for my kids is good. Because of that, my plans for their lives will always be good. When bad things happen to them, I ask, “why”? After much reflection, I can see the answer is simple. IContinueContinue reading “Why is There Evil in the World?”

Question Mark, or Question, Marc?

I’ll never forget hearing Mrs. Melnick, my 7th grade English teacher, ask, “Question, Marc?” I blurted, “No, Mrs. Melnick, I don’t have a question.” I wondered why so many of my classmates chuckled at my response. The humor was in the fact that Mrs. Melnick, while reviewing punctuation, was referring to the punctuation mark indicatingContinueContinue reading “Question Mark, or Question, Marc?”

Empower People in the Trenches

This week, our team at First National Insurance had a very open, honest and healthy conversation about empowerment. There is a hunger for it at all levels of our organization, which I am thrilled to see. At present, too many decisions are made by top leaders. This has resulted in an unhealthy culture where tooContinueContinue reading “Empower People in the Trenches”

Little Ditty ‘Bout Jack & Diane

Diane: “What do you want to do after college?” Jack: “I think I want to be a football coach.” Diane: “Does coaching football make you happy?” Jack: “If I could get a coaching job in the NFL, then I’d be happy.” Diane: “But what about when you’re actually coaching football? Are you happy then?” Jack: ContinueContinue reading “Little Ditty ‘Bout Jack & Diane”

Perfectly Imperfect

There is something beautiful about a sincere, genuine acknowledgement of imperfection. The fact that we all are imperfect should not take away from the standard of perfection. It should not prevent us from aspiring to become of perfect character, that is to possess the “fruit of the spirit” qualities: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,ContinueContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”