(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   If you are proficient at only one thing, then you always know where to focus your attention and resources. Most people can and do build great lives based on mastering one skill set. However, if you are proficient…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Rainbow trout are beautiful fish. They re strong and energetic, and live in beautiful streams. Do you know how to catch one? Use a shiny lure. Trout fall for the next shining lure every time …. and they…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   John Barnes says, “You’re winning the game you’re playing.” When you first hear this you may think to yourself, “No I’m not. If I were winning, I’d be having better things happen in my life.” Reread the quote…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   When she described the man to her friend she said he was “just an old worn-out child.” What do you think the attributes of an old worn-out child might be? List them here: 1 – 2- 3 –…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) At this time of year it’s popular (not very effective, but nonetheless popular) to write a set of New Year’s Resolutions. In them we list all the negative traits about our self which we want to change and we…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Someone once said it is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. True enough. As you near the end of this year — and another year older — ask your self how you have become…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   It was just before Thanksgiving when he met her. She was showing her motorcycle to another person. He noticed the small flag on the back and asked if she had been “there”? Silently she nodded, naming a couple…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   When you have an unmet Need it seduces you into doing whatever you have to do to get it met — even when you consciously know it s not in your best interest. Identify your Needs. Get them…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Who you are is defined by your study and your actions, of course, but also by your environment. Being “dipped” into another culture not only changes your perspective of the world and of other people, it changes your…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Life is uncertain. The Buddha (and others using different words) said, “Whatever you expect, it will be different.” Uncertainty is everywhere in your life, even the parts of which you are absolutely certain! To be able to step…