Life is not always about solving problems but learning to grow through them. Problems make us grow. We should not have the same problems at fifty years old as we had at five. Trouble makes us find out what is inside of us. Before baby birds are born, they are stuck in the egg. But…
The Value of One Idea
One idea can change everything, but it is located at the right time, conveniently outside of our comfort zone. Producing ideas is quite interesting, due to the fact that some ideas come randomly and at other times, it is like we do not have a single thought for something new. Things we build tomorrow must…
The Value of One Opportunity
If we want to land the perfect opportunity, it is all about timing and being ready the moment it arrives. If we wait too long, we will miss our chance at the particular opportunity, which may never come around again. Many investors look back in history and think to themselves, “if I had invested in…
A Life of Excellence, part 5
Has anyone else thought about a positive aspect of shutting everything down the way it has been over the last few weeks? For me, I can’t help but think of relationships, family, and friends. A life of excellence is surrounded by great relationships. For families that live together in this age of busyness, they pass…
A Life of Excellence, part 1
When I was growing up, I spent considerable time around my great-grandmother. One thing about having a perfect house is that no such thing exists. However, many people do what they can to get it as close to perfect as possible. For her, it was about creating an atmosphere of excellence, the type of home…
Low Pay – Sign me Up!
Years ago, a man came into my classroom and spoke about an internship the local city was offering. He warned us that the pay wasn’t much, but it gave valuable experience. When he announced what the pay was, most of the students wrinkled their noses and chose not to pursue it. Even though it didn’t…
Need a Friend
Some time ago, I prayed to God, asking to be used for some particular purpose that day. The day went on and nothing new happened. I left work by early evening and still nothing happened out of the ordinary. I remembered thinking, this is strange; Lord, I really want to be used by you. Going…
Prepared for Opportunity
If you are a driver, you have likely driven onto a highway or major insterstate, where everyone was driving roughly 65mph. When there is major construction on a ramp to the highway, they sometimes put a stop sign there, and force drivers to come to a complete stop. The drivers eagerly wait for a moment…