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As a teenager our son, Brad, a notorious procrastinator, purchased a book, Overcoming Procrastination. He never read it. Later his college studies and two jobs forced him to abandon procrastination in

Those who apply themselves too closely to little things often become incapable of great things. — LaRochefoucauld Many of us complain that we don’t have enough time. False! All of

Goals aren’t for everyone: Goals are only for those who want to budget their time and balance their lives. Goals are only for those who want time for their family

Who stole the American dream? Who snatched our aspiration to be in charge of our lives? Who hampered our desire to go as far and as high as our spirit and

Most of us, almost all the time, fight the battle for possession and power. We find ourselves trapped on the freeway of rush. We have a shopping-mall mentality, a lunch

•Addresses distorted, negative thinking •Teaches thatemotions come from thoughts •Challenges Shoulds, Oughts, and Musts •Focuses on improving thoughts –Who specifically? –Where did you hear that? –What makes you think that?

A friend of mine, an excellent Primary Care Physician, told me about a patient that he seen, off and on, for ten years–a young man, strong, healthy, athletic. But after a

Many successful people have a “neurotic” personality. The characteristics are: Take on more and more tasks Have a difficult time saying “no” Strive to please others Base their self-worth on

Many successful people have a “neurotic” personality. The characteristics are: Take on more and more tasks Have a difficult time saying “no” Strive to please others Base their self-worth on

Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled, deals primarily with personal responsibility. The book’s opening sentence, “Life is difficult,” introduces the theme that each day we face a series of challenges.   Solving

Problems, trials, adversities, and challenges are a part of life. We can’t avoid them. Most of us encountered challenges when we moved from elementary school, to middle school, and on

Those who bounce back from tragic events have the following traits: Flexibility Ability to adopt to new circumstances quickly Thrive in constant change Have confidence they will rebound from a