Somebody says something rude to you. Immediately, you feel compelled to retaliate. However, by applying some self control, you say to yourself, "They are probably just having a bad day." And you keep your mouth shut. Usually, our first impulse is wrong. Why? Because it comes from our emotions. It is always a selfish impulse, [...]

I HATE to be average.      The thought of being "average" at just about anything is nearly enough to make me sick!      Of  course, I LOVE to be in the top 5% in everything I do. However, often I’m not. And, even in the areas where I am in the top levels, I certainly [...]