April 25, 2010

Thought for the Day – 1 Peter 4:12 on Trials

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.”– 1 Peter 4:12 (NIV) “It’s not fair.” That’s the refrain parents often hear from their children when a ...

April 24, 2010

Thought for the Day – Aristotle on Self-Discipline

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.”– Aristotle Earlier this week, Cameron Douglas, 31 year-old son of Academy Award winning actor Michael Douglas, was sentenced ...

April 23, 2010

Thought for the Day – Max De Pree on Questions

We do not grow by knowing all of the answers, but rather by living with the questions.”– Max De Pree I have to admit, although I’m not a big fan of television series in general, I’m hooked on ABC’s ...

April 22, 2010

Thought for the Day – Mark Twain on Clothing

Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.”– Mark Twain Earlier this week my wife and a few of her friends enjoyed an evening together at a fashion party, each dressing according to their ...

April 21, 2010

Review: “Men of Honor, Women of Virtue” by Dr. Chuck Stecker

I grew up without a father’s blessing. Since my father’s dad died when he was quite young, I’m sure he grew up without one too. He and I are two generations in our family that suffered loss. When it ...

April 20, 2010

Thought for the Day – Soren Kierkegaard on Being Misunderstood

People understand me so poorly that they don’t even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.”– Soren Kierkegaard A client of mine many years ago was the CEO of a software start-up. Brilliant beyond belief, this CEO would ...

April 19, 2010

Three of the hardest networking habits you’ll ever love

Fifteen years ago I learned how to network—the hard way. I decided to start my own professional services company serving local technology companies within my own backyard. My first morning on the job was spent culling my list of ...

April 18, 2010

Thought for the Day – Psalm 105:4 on Strength

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.”– Psalm 105:4 I recently saw a old photo of me as a young boy, probably about five years of age, standing next to my father. What caught my ...

April 17, 2010

Thought for the Day – Benjamin Franklin on Rest

He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.”– Benjamin Franklin As a Type-A, driven personality, I often have to work at resting. My mind is constantly occupied with things that I either have to ...

April 15, 2010

When You’re Facing Third & Long

In the game of life there are many third and long situations. Those are the times when hope and despair battle for ascendancy—when you’re facing the very possibility that you might very well fail at what you are attempting. When ...

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