If you want to appear more confident and self-assured, then stop worrying about failure. Very few conditions and decisions represent fatal outcomes or desperate setbacks. If you stop focusing on failure, you begin supporting success. Come from abundance—never from lack. … [Read more...]
THE GUY IN THE GLASS
March 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,* And the world makes you king for a day, Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn't your father, or mother, or wife, Whose judgment upon you must pass, The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life Is the guy staring back from the glass. He's the … [Read more...]
The Book: Discipline Without Stress
March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
"DISCIPLINE WITHOUT STRESS, PUNISHMENTS OR REWARDS How Teachers and parents Promote Responsibility & Learning" =========================================================- "This book is a quick and enjoyable read, a sound contribution to education, and an excellent investment to every reader. Wise and timeless concepts, along with good … [Read more...]
Understanding the Levels of Social Development
March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The following was a question and response at the support group. QUESTION: I am considering a "rough draft" to modify the description of the levels. My "rough draft" follows: Level D - Democracy - Shows caring, kindness, respect, responsibility, and honesty because of INTERNAL motivation. Level C - Compliance - Shows caring, kindness, … [Read more...]
Assumptions, Self-talk, and Emotions
March 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Relationships can come with disappointments. Suppose for example that as a subscriber you are inspired to write me prompted by something I wrote. Suppose also that I did not respond when you expected a response. Your natural reaction to my non-response is a "turn-off" towards me. Cognition and emotion are so integrated in the functioning of the brain that … [Read more...]
