Father’s Day is this Sunday.  I figured it would be a good time to talk about some fathers in my life. I have had the good fortune of having several excellent father figures in my life.  Each have left a lasting impression on my character. A few things my Dad taught me: Be a good provider for your family Always give 100% effort in whatever you do Never give-up, if it doesn’t work one way, maybe there’s another solution How to love others Be disciplined Loyalty no matter what A few things my Dad’s Dad taught me: Have a hobby you can escape to Important things take...

One of the major mistakes most couples make in getting married is taking the plunge before they have  much experience of living as individuals in the real world.  If you know someone who is getting married or thinking about marriage, have them read this checklist.  It might help their marriage become better than they hoped for or prevent it becoming a nightmare. Before I begin sharing my wisdom, I want you to know that I am happily remarried.  Unfortunately, this wisdom I share did not come cheaply.  I encourage marriage, I think that marriage is a wonderful thing and wish you...

In any organization, some members are leaders, or supporters, while others are followers and some seem to always slow down progress. Which one are you?  If you look back on different organizations, maybe you can see yourself playing several of these roles. When you come into the presence of your organization, are members happy, relieved, irritated or stressed out? If your organization was surveyed about the value you bring to the group what would they say? Have you ever considered how you add value to your organization? Things to consider: Are your comments constructive or...

I hope everybody has a Merry Christmas. My wife and I had a fabulous dinner Christmas Eve with our kids. We open presents a little early, since all the kids are grown up & spend time with other families as well. We received several BluRay DVDs as gifts; Princess Bride, District 9, Lost Season 5. Our kids also brought over Terminator: Salvation in BluRay. It wasn’t a gift, but it will probably stay here for awhile. I love watching BluRay videos. We’ve been totally amazed at the detail of the movies in 1080p. It’s just amazing to watch. The most important thing...

I don’t have enough time is something I hear people say all the time.  It’s not really the truth. You need to really sit down and listen to what you’re saying to others. The message you’re sending is I won’t make the time. Consider how much time it would actually take to sit down and pay a little attention to your loved ones. If you really love them, you need to make the time. Here are some ways you can make the time: Send a text message Send an email Post a thoughtful message on someones Facebook wall. Write a note Call on the phone Take them out for coffee...