I must confess up front that while I feel this topic is good one for discussion, I am a little hesitant to write this blog. How do I ensure it gets received in the right way and I do not overstep boundaries which are not mine to cross? Let me make it clear that I …
Sometimes I like to jump in my car and travel somewhere I have never been, for the mere sake of doing something I have never done, in a place I have never seen before. Many years ago, for instance, I went to the coast of South Carolina with a friend who had lived there many …
My friend and I were enjoying some small talk with quick thoughts here or there. Then my friend looked at the old man and introduced himself. The old man was polite and direct at first. He answered us with his name, told us whom he was waiting for, and how often they came to the …
In the late 1950’s in Houston, TX there was a real problem. Houston at the time had earned the title of “Murder Capital” of the country. The city officials and law enforcement stepped into high gear to try and determine the root of the problem. What they found were younger people in their late teens …
I do not claim to be a subject matter expert nor a certified anything as it pertains to language. What I want to share is my view on the use of language and certain words which have become known as “Bad.” To put it simply cussing is when a word or language offends someone. When …
A few years ago I was attending the wedding of a beloved family member. She looked radiant and enchanting in her wedding dress. Far too much time had passed since the last time we had seen each other. I was meeting the Groom for the first time, and I’m sure he was a little intimidated …
I would be willing to bet good money I am not the only person who has had an argument in my life. Problems which arise between two or more people happen almost daily, and most of the time our differences stem from a lack of communication or understanding. If even one person is not listening, …
I believe language and words to be among the most powerful tools anyone could ever possibly wield. Even though words can inspire or condemn, they can never be the only thing people need. Our loved ones, our closest friends, our spouses, and especially our children do not need fancy words from us; they need an …
When I was a young boy, I was visiting with some very dear family friends. I was in the car with a man I admired greatly, and we were on our way home from a fun event we had just finished. Along the way, there was a statue in front of a cattle farm. The …
This topic is so vast I feel even if I wrote a series of books on the subject, I would have barely scratched the surface. Moreover, I am confident there are others who have achieved far greater success with their companies than I have with mine. To my credit, I have built a real-estate investment …
