One of the greatest causes of unhappiness is the addiction to approval. Needing other people to like us or think that we are wonderful is a recipe for misery. Why? Because the approval of others is something that is completely outside of our control. You simply cannot control whether people like you. There is no…

Most people think that lucky breaks are the key to success. I will admit that lucky breaks help.   But the real key to future success is your frustration with your current job or career. You have to be sick of your current job in order to be inspired to do something better. An Example of…

Back in the day, good manners were easy to figure out. “Don’t interrupt.” “Don’t chew with your mouth open.” “Say “please” and “thank you.”” “Offer folks something to drink when they come into your home.” The benefits of using good manners were numerous. Your personal relationships had less friction because you treated others with courtesy.…

You may have heard the adage, “a man’s word is his bond.” In simple terms, a bond is an agreement with legal force. So, the saying basically means that if you agree to something verbally, that should be the same as your signing a contract. Unfortunately, we no longer live in a world where our…

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