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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]