Awakening Potentials

A recent study reported by the BBC says that swearing reduces stress and can build team spirit.  In fact, it says that attempts to stop team members from swearing can increase stress. Obviously, swearing in front of customers isn’t a good idea, nor is swearing at fellow employees. For managers,   “The challenge is to … Continue →

We all know the parable from the New Testament of how the builders rejected  a stone to be the keystone that turned out to be the perfect stone needed. Well, it makes me think of the American Idol winner Scotty McCreery who was rejected again and again in the early rounds by his fellow contestants.  … Continue →

Have you ever taken a course, done everything you are supposed to, and it just doesn’t work as you were shown? What’s it?  It is whatever you were trying to learn.  It can be anything from public speaking to being able to close more sales. It has happened to me personally ... Read more

This is going to sound like science fiction, or at least some New Age feel good story.  But it is not.  This is not only a true story, it is one which has been duplicated a number of times. We all hear the New Age guru’s telling us we can manifest our life, right?  So … Continue →

Earth Hour has come and gone for another year.  Did you turn off the lights to watch TV in the dark?  I hope so.  We did.  Celine Dione was on tv and I wasn’t going to miss that.  What an incredible woman.  What an inspiration to all of us. And that got Marcelle and I … Continue →

We all know that as we age our metabolism slows down.  We all know that with age we start to sag.  Muscles grow weaker, we get “granny wings”, and then comes that dimpling on our legs. But what does it take to get motivated to get in shape and stay in shape?  Does the fact … Continue →

It is that time of year when we in the Great White North think of going south for some R and R. Just a heads up that you just have to be careful, that you don’t end up with a parasite on your trip south. Looking at the picture of that incredible beach, it is … Continue →

Are You Keeping  Busy? It’s a test you know.  When asked this question, you are supposed to say yes, very busy. And if in a group of people when asked this question, make sure you answer last so you can let them know that you are more busy than they are.  If they complain of … Continue →

Damned If I Do, Damned If I Don’t When should you keep on keeping on and when should you change tactics? That’s the dilemma when it comes to having success in your life and your business. To quote “The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and purposes overboard and give up at … Continue →

Let’s get real.  We all forget things. And life can get confusing. We all have trouble remembering names at times.  My mother, when she would get upset with me would yell at my by saying “P..   Mi..  Anthony!!!”  She had to go through the names of my brothers Peter and Michael before she could let … Continue →