Denny Strecker's Blog

Got a Problem? Don’t Fix It!

Posted May 20th, 2009

 
Well, of course you have to fix it.  But when you fix it, make sure you fix the situation that caused it.

You’ve got a problem.  Your car breaks down.  You’ve got to get it fixed.

But the real problem is that you don’t pay attention to the regular maintenance of your automobile. That’s why it’s broken.

Or, [...]

The Five People You Hang Around Most

Posted May 11th, 2009

Do the people you hang around with go to ball games?
Chances are, you will, too. Are they avid church goers? You will find
yourself in a pew, sitting next to them.

Do they overeat? Are they involved in charity work? Are they fashion
conscious? Do they speak critically of others?

Pay attention to who you spend the most time [...]

You Go Forward

Posted May 5th, 2009

When you decide to excel, sometimes you will find yourself leaving one crowd of acquaintances and colleagues and joining another.
If you hang around with people who do not care to do well academically and you decide to become a straight "A" student…you may find yourself leaving the old crowd behind.
Does this mean you have to [...]