Setting goals is one of the most important keys to achieving success. Did you know that less than 3% of people have written goals? Studies have shown that the most successful people are the ones who have specific, written goals. Setting a goal is not like a New Year’s resolution. That is just a wish. […]
Category Archives: Self Development
There’s been a lot of talk about navels in our house lately. You see, my youngest daughter is asking to get hers pierced, and we are saying no–for now. So, naturally, I have been noticing navels more than usual. The term “navel-gazing” means indulgent contemplation, and that’s an interesting concept. Is it possible to be […]
In order to get to where you are supposed to be in life and have the desires of your heart, you have to get past the Status Quo. Breaking the status quo will involve embracing what I call the F.A.C.T.S. of life. We need to Focus on God’s word and the direction that he gives […]
It’s Christmas time here in Mazatlan, Mexico. I can tell by the Coca-Cola Christmas tree in the plaza facing the cathedral. In fact, last Friday must have been St. Coca-Cola Day or something. At sunset, we heard a commotion. Nothing too unusual about that–there’s always some sort of celebration going on. I figured it was […]
No matter how enthusiastically we embrace the concept of simplifying our lives, things have a way of getting complicated. Perfect example: My family sold nearly everything and moved to Mazatlan, Mexico to explore living with less stuff and more fun. And it’s been working beautifully. It’s amazing how much less there is to worry about […]
Why is it that every time you start something new, a million and one things get in the way? You make a goal to lose weight and all of a sudden every time you go to the store you seem to notice the chocolate you’ve been craving. Or you decide to start a writing project […]