The methods for becoming popular are completely opposite to what you may have learned as a teenager. I know I had it turn around. But that period of our adolescence is so confusing in many ways, it’s no surprise that some (or most – I don’t know) approach this wrong. I thought those who were […]
Relationship Mgmt
Magic of Respecting and Appreciating Others
Do you usually demand to be respected and appreciated “before” you’ll give either back? How has that worked for you? It has not worked well for me. Recently, I decided to turn up my respect and appreciation of others dramatically! In a sort of experimental way, I wanted to test this approach. By showing respect […]
Forgive or Let It Go?
When a person has done you wrong in a very serious way, do you find it nearly impossible to forgive them? I do. Forgiving them to me means that I am giving them a pass on their behavior as if it was okay and not so bad. And I do this while compromising my own principles […]
12 Signs of an Unhealthy Friendship
Staying in an unhealthy friendship can be unhealthy for you mentally and physically. It can also hinder progress in your career and personal development. Some unhealthy friendships are easy to spot. Others are difficult to identify. Sometimes we just become accustomed to them. This type of relationship may seem normal to us if we were […]
Outdoor Dining Rooms Meet the Need
One of the challenges of owning a small house is not having enough space for entertaining more than a few people at a time. I actually see this as an advantage and an opportunity. It’s an advantage because you won’t be the one who’s always obligated to host big family and social events. Not only […]
Incorrigible Boy Successful Man
This article is for the parents or guardians of an incorrigible boy that fits this description. He is between age 13 and 17, has not committed any serious crimes, is not heavily involved with drugs or alcohol, and lives in a middle-class neighborhood. I mention this because I only feel qualified to offer my advice […]