We’ve all heard the saying ‘familiarity breeds contempt’. Old clichés like this don’t exist for no reason. They exist and persist because somehow their truths play out generation after generation. This particular saying’s origin is linked back to one of Aesop’s fables, “The Fox and the Lion”. Here is the fable: “When first the Fox Read More
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Check out the Inspirational Perspective Facebook Page!
The Inspirational Perspective Facebook page has gotten a face lift! If you’re currently a member of the page it’s time to take a fresh look at the page and if you have a chance share your favorite inspirational quote. Here’s the link: Inspirational Perspective’s Facebook Page If you’re not a member…what are you waiting for? Read More
Bad Names!
When was the last time someone called you a really bad name? Back in the ‘80‘s when I was growing up there was a coined phrase that mom’s told their children to quote if someone called them out of their name. “Sticks and stones may break my bones…but words will never hurt me!” Did Read More
What are your guiding principles?
This past Thursday, I was invited to attend an award ceremony to celebrate the induction of three successful business leaders and supporters of Junior Achievement into the Junior Achievement Chicago Business Hall of Fame. One of the laureates of the evening was Roy Carlson, chairman emeritus and founder of TDS (Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., Read More
Go BIG or go home!
Last week while driving home from work I pulled up next to another car at a stoplight and noticed that there was a magnetic advertisement on the car door. I slowly pulled up a bit more to read what was being advertised, but I had a hard time making it out because the sign Read More
It takes work…
As you all know I’m a big advocate for continuous improvement and self-development. A huge part of my individual purpose is to live the best life possible…while helping others live their best life possible. I’m also passionate about learning and I love to teach. Despite all that…applying what I’ve learned…practicing what I teach…truly embracing the Read More
The Danger of Denying Change
A friend and I recently joked around with a few people we had just met at a social gathering that between the two of us we knew ‘everything’! Initially, there were looks of contempt and confusion, but then the joke served its purpose and got quite a bit of laughter. I do believe it’s safe Read More
Beginnings…
This weekend a friend of mine got married. He asked me to stand up in his wedding and to present the opening toast for the couple at their reception. It was a privilege and an honor to do both. This week’s thought contains excerpts from that toast. Congratulations Victor and Becca! _________________________________________________________________ There is no Read More
What did it take to get me here?
This past week I celebrated a birthday. Wednesday made 36 years I’ve been a fellow inhabitant on this wonderful planet. I love birthdays! Birthdays are the one time a year, that each of us get to unapologetically make a whole day all about ME! Now…while the selfish aspects of celebrating a birthday are quite Read More
DO different!
When I first started this blog I had already accepted the fact it wouldn’t have explosive popularity and grow from one follower (my mom) to millions in a matter of months. Why had I accepted this reality? Well it’s quite simple…my message isn’t sensational…there’s no soundtrack, no explosions and no A class actor doing backflips Read More