(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   To be able to feel is an important skill in life, yet we have been experientially “trained” to reward thinking over feeling. Of course, thinking is useful. To be able to reason, figure out, decide, understand and conclude…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Row, Row, Row (Be in action. The universe rewards action.) your boat, (Your’s. Not someone else’s.) gently (Enjoy the process.) down the stream, (Go with the flow. Stop fighting.) merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, (You could be a grump…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Many of us were taught “anything worth having must be worked for” or “struggle defines reward” or “push through your obstacles, if you want to win.” Famous sports coaches have used this approach to create big wins. But…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   When you learn about electricity and how to use it properly it becomes your ally. When you misuse electricity it can be deadly. So it is with your words. When you understand the power your words have —…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   We think of desire being better than needing, even better than wanting. But desire comes with its own baggage. When you desire something, strongly or casually, you are creating a level of suffering. To suffer is to feel…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   There is a tool called a crescent wrench. It’s an adjustable jaw wrench that is sold to be used in place of a set of different sized fixed-jaw wrenches. However it is not as effective as a good…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   We are an under-acknowledged society. If you manage or lead others you may want to become (if you are not already) a frequent and thoughtful acknowledger. Surveys have frequently shown that employees and employers value acknowledgment differently, employees…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   What is the truth, according to you? Is it something you heard? Something you read? Something you believe? The world is full of transient truth. Most people are so caught up in their daily routine, their daily dream…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) What is “wasting time” to you? Watching TV? Playing a game on your computer? Idly chatting with someone about trivial issues? When asked, most people define wasting time as “doing that which is not important.” How do you know…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” (As You Like It, Act 2: Scene 7) One stage, one play. Viewed cosmically one stage, one play may be true, but what…