Over the last five years, I have embraced the concept of “The Yellow Pad Weekend” in my life. If you’re not familiar with it, let me explain what it means to me. My Yellow Pad Weekend is a monthly retreat where I escape to a remote area out of town for a weekend. I book …
Imagine what a beautiful world we would have if everyone were always happy, thankful, and had positive thoughts all the time. Imagine how wonderful our society would be if everyone tried to do what they could to make others’ life better. Imagine how happy you would be if you were surrounded by happy people. Imagine …
Life seems so simple and enjoyable when we have low expectations. High expectations sometimes lead to a lack of motivation and failure to achieve goals. Low expectations, on the other hand, make things more realistic and generate high motivation that helps people reach their goals. Last month, I sat down with a bright 22-year-old woman …