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 […]
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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,
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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
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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
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Volume 1 of 5 in the “Change” Series This blog is the first of a series I’m writing on a topic very dear to my heart. When I was in the worst stages of my life, I was lost, alone, and had all but given up. Then a small group of moral Men stepped in
Volume 2 of 5 in the “Change” Series What is “influence?” For this blog’s purpose our definition will be: INFLUENCE: “-the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.” I view influence with just a little more depth when I consider the best way
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Volume 3 of 5 in the “Change” Series To best understand the use of the word “Impact” in relation to this series we should define it this way: IMPACT: “-have a strong effect on someone or something.” Simply put, IMPACT is the in your face, direct, and personal means by which change occurs in our
Volume 4 of 5 in the “Change” Series So, if INFLUENCE is a broad stroke to effect a great many people; and IMPACT is the more direct touch which reaches someone on an intimate and personal level; then what is the “goal” of these two concepts in relation to change? You may have guessed it
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Volume 5 of 5 in the “Change” Series It is impossible for one person to change the world! Or is it? One of my favorite phrases is: “A person might not change the world, but one kind act can change someone’s entire world!” People do not always realize is the full effect change, because it
