By Kevin Mogavero The war hero Louis Zamperini was an Olympic athlete who joined the Armed Forces during WWII. To make a long and impressive story short, Zamperini just didn’t like to back away from a challenge. The outcome wasn’t as important as the value he would gain from the challenge itself. Zamperini was lost at sea in a life-raft with 2 … [Read more...]
Replacing Subtle Lies With the Elusive Obvious
July 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Garrett Gunderson Blatant lies are easy to recognize and avoid; the subtle lies can ultimately be more destructive because they are much more difficult to detect and uproot. Subtle lies seem to make sense and to carry a certain air of credibility. They are often supported by supposed proof and factual evidence that spread and perpetuate … [Read more...]
Transcending the Ego
July 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio Devotion to the ego-self is an addiction to one’s own thoughts. Devotion to the God-Self comes down to a commitment to witness your thoughts without taking them personally. Normal thoughts are often chaotic and destructive, while spiritual awareness is creative and empowering. You cannot become love as long as you are more … [Read more...]
The More You Know: Avoiding Cynicism
July 6, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Chris Brady She wasn't exactly keeping up with me. I turned, amidst the crowd, to discern why. A moment's glance contained the explanation: she was trying to walk on the tiles of a certain color while dodging the rest. "Do it with me, daddy!" she gushed. And I couldn't help but comply. It didn't matter that we were surrounded by a hundred … [Read more...]
The Leader’s 5-Step Guide to Conflict Resolution
July 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward Over the years, I have, through reading books and studying great leaders, developed a five step pattern to resolve conflict. Conflict will occur, whether its addressed and resolved, or not addressed and festering is up to the leaders in the community. I know of no other process that leaders can apply to their communities … [Read more...]
Leadership and Rights: The Paradox
June 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Kevin Mogavero Rights, a paradox of leadership. In most cases, people become leaders to defend or increase the rights of others. Martin Luther, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, Gandhi and Mother Teresa are easy examples. Think about Steve Jobs, your local insurance agent, professional athletes and your local AC repair … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Effective Meditation
June 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio 1. Commit to twenty minutes daily. Start out with a commitment to at least ten minutes in the morning and ten minutes in the evening. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes and sit in a comfortable chair with your back straight. Choose a place where you’ll be undisturbed by phones, people, etc. It is recommended not … [Read more...]
Personal Greatness: Expect To Earn It
June 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Chris Brady Children and adults alike fantasize about becoming big successes. Everyone wonders what it would be like to have huge talent, amazing gifts, and the opportunity to become great at something. Fame and fortune is reserved for the lucky few. But that last part is a lie. There is no easy street to high … [Read more...]
Why The “Talent” Myth Is Holding You Back
June 13, 2011 by 1 Comment
By Orrin Woodward While many think talent is the separation point between the successful and the unsuccessful in life, the truth is that hard work and focus trumps talent every time. Don’t misunderstand me, successful people are extremely talented, but then again, unsuccessful people have plenty of talent as well, albeit unused. Talent is … [Read more...]
How To Access Your Highest Power
June 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio “Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” -Buddha Meditation enhances your ability to consistently use the higher senses. The Sixth Sense is Intuition (Spiritual sight, higher awareness) The Seventh … [Read more...]
