(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “There are many kinds of laughter, just as there are many kinds of speech. As a result of stress or anger, many people forget how to laugh with real happiness, but laughter that is filled with warmth and joy is almost magical in its ability to…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither suffer much nor enjoy much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” Teddy Roosevelt…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Reaction is not reality.” Steve Straus   Coaching Point: When you start to notice that your reactions differ even though the reality is the same, you start to gain freedom from your reactions.   Copyright 2000 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “…Opinions are no more than runoff from the enormous hidden stream that moves all things along. Competent people make sense of their opinions, superior people make sense of many opinions, outstanding people realize the source of opinions.” Stanley M. Herman – from his book The Tao…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “You can be the ordinary thread in the tunic, or you can be the purple, that touch of brilliance that gives distinction to the rest.” Epictetus – Roman and Greek philosopher   Copyright 2000 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.) “In the story of the Ugly Duckling, when did the Ugly Duckling stop feeling Ugly? When he realized that he was a Swan. Each of us has something Special, a Swan of some sort, hidden inside somewhere. But until we recognize that it’s there, what can we…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “In ‘The House at Pooh Corner’, Christopher Robin has just asked Pooh a question: “What do you like doing best in the world, Pooh?’ “Well,” said Pooh, “what I like best —–” and then he had to stop and think. Because although, Eating Honey was a…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Things are rarely as good, or as bad, as they first appear.” Steve Straus   Coaching Point: Think of situations from your life that illustrate this. Then, relax.   Copyright 2000 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “If you are not making much of a living, chances are, you are not making much of a difference, either.” Mark LeBlanc – Professional Speaker   Coaching Point: This quote is kind of “in your face” and it certainly doesn’t apply for teachers and others who…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Even roses have roots.” Steve Straus   Coaching Point: You could say the objective of a rose is to bloom. You could make the same point about yourself. In order to make a great bloom the rose also has to have strong roots. In order for…