Denny Strecker's Blog

To Succeed, You Must Have This Skill

Posted January 30th, 2009

 
We live in a very mediocre world. Most people live their lives trying to do just enough to get by.

When one person decides that they are going to rise above; to pursue higher levels of success…they are always confronted with criticism.
 
You see, the complacent people are threatened by the person pursuing success! It reminds them, [...]

A Simple Way to Avoid Trouble

Posted January 28th, 2009

  Many of the difficulties people find themselves in are the result of neglect.  
You neglect to take proper care of your car or your home.

You neglect to balance your checkbook.

You neglect to give your family and friends the time and the attention they deserve.

 
You neglect these things, that is, until a crisis occurs. Then, running around [...]

Their Own Identity

Posted January 25th, 2009

I see quite a few parents who are using their child to fulfill a gap in
their own life. An example of this is forcing your child to do an activity
because you always wanted to do that activity, or you did it as a
child and did not do as well as you wanted. [...]

Think Like the Rich

Posted January 23rd, 2009

Teaching children to "Think Like the Rich" will give them great skills as they become adults. The most important message is that your child will be able to get anything in life they want as long as they work hard enough for it. Successful business people use this technique every day, and you should to!

By [...]

One Way to Be Free

Posted January 21st, 2009

Many people are emotionally crippled by painful memories.

Their lives are miserable today becuase of the things that happened long ago.

Resolve this: to let them have no more power over you.

You say, "Sure. That SOUNDS good.   But how do I do it?"

Here’s how:  You starve them out.  You do this by refusing to think about them;  [...]

Don’t Be Selfish

Posted January 19th, 2009

Usually when I speak to parents about not being selfish, they begin
to think about how they are going to work with their child.
They are quite surprised when, as the discussion continues, they figure out that I am not teaching them how to help their child
not be selfish, but instead, teaching THEM not to be selfish. [...]

An Underrated Skill

Posted January 15th, 2009

 
Want to be more highly valued…more highly compensated in the workplace?
Become an expert at getting along effectively with ALL types of people.
Not just the ones who are easy for you to like.  Anybody can get along with this group.
Learn to appreciate, to value, and to enjoy ALL different types of people in the workplace.
Lots of [...]

Stay Inside the Rules

Posted January 14th, 2009

Turn on the news for just a few seconds and you will hear of somebody in huge trouble because they have broken the rules.

Why have they done this?  Because they expected to find some excitement, some hapiness…OUTSIDE of the rules.

Life is a banquet…a feast…for those who focus on staying INSIDE the rules!

You can have a [...]

The Best Education

Posted January 12th, 2009

Is it to be found in an Ivy League college?

An advanced degree?

An expensive private school?

Nope. The best education is the SELF-education.

The one you seek out and pursue for yourself. Your commitment to lifelong learning — in the REAL world — is your path to success.

Teach your child to enjoy learning for learning sake and you [...]

I Tried Everything!

Posted January 9th, 2009

 
Sometimes, when somebody is describing a problem they are trying to solve, they say, "I tried everything…and I still couldn’t get it!"

I might say, "Did you go to the library and do some research on this problem?"

"No, I didn’t really have time." they reply.

"Did you drive over to the next town and consult with Mr. Bennett?"

"No — it [...]