Listening

Listening

Listening “Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens.” Jimi Hendrix Though I was not a huge Jimi Hendrix fan, it’s hard to deny his virtuosity. And I just love this quotation. Having spent most of my career in sales, I have become aware over the years that...
Iligitimus non carborundum est

Iligitimus non carborundum est

Persist “What lies behind you and what lies before you is of small matter compared to what lies within you.” Ralph Waldo Emerson When I first started in business, I was as green as they get. Though I went through all kinds of training, licensing and study, it...
Can a sandwich change your life?

Can a sandwich change your life?

Can a sandwich change your life? “Apparently there is nothing that cannot happen today.” Mark Twain How would you like to make five bucks…and change your belief about what is possible for you? Consider this an experiment to prove a simple point. It...
I need sleep…now!

I need sleep…now!

I need sleep…now! “To sleep, perchance to dream…” William Shakespeare Years ago, I asked my good friend Guy Bond if he had a roommate for a meeting we would both be attending. He replied succinctly, “I’m old enough to have my own...
How to Get Rid of Stuff

How to Get Rid of Stuff

How to Get Rid of Stuff “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein Well, it’s a whole new year. And maybe you’re like me, and you love getting rid of stuff that is no longer useful. Or...
Brain Twisters

Brain Twisters

Brain Twisters “That’s the way things come clear. All of a sudden. And then you realize how obvious they’ve been all along.” Madeleine L’Engle My kids and I enjoy riddles and wordplay. Not only are they fun to think about, they are a fun...