If you’ve been reading this blog, you may notice that I make frequent references to Toastmasters. Of all the organizations I’ve joined, Toastmasters has had the greatest positive impact on my life. I believe the benefits of membership extend far beyond simple public speaking skills. I think almost everyone would benefit from joining toastmasters. First […]
A Drop of Success
A drop of success will create a pound of persistence. I’ve always wondered what factors made the difference between when I’ve stuck with something and when I’ve given it up. At first I thought it was strictly willpower and later I felt it had more to do with beliefs and circumstances. Now I can see […]
Changing Beliefs
What is the driving force behind your personality, behavior and the way you interpret experiences? Beliefs. They govern how you will behave, feel and ultimately live your life. If you’ve been exposed to any self-help material before, you probably have heard a lot of talk about these influencing forces in your life. Sadly I think […]
Personality Evolution
Who are you? Chances are much of what you use to answer that question will come from the elusive and intangible qualities you call your personality. From an early age you’ve probably picked up many labels describing your personality from introvert to extrovert, funny or somber, friendly or withdrawn. If you’ve matured in our culture […]
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