You have no doubt heard the stereotypes about the members of Generations X and Y, the large majority of them negative, condescending and mean-spirited. "They are lazy, undisciplined and unprofessional." Or perhaps "they are self-absorbed, incapable of making decisions and unmotivated." While I am sure that many younger people fit the stereotype, many that I …
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Observation, Consideration and Reciprocation
I took my son to the doctor this morning to deal with an ear infection and had such a nice time that I couldn't help but share the story with you. It is a short tale of observation, consideration and reciprocation that begins with our family pediatrician, a man who is arguably one of the …
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What’s new?
A friend of mine likes to ask "What's new" when he sees someone for the first time each day. I've noticed that most people answer "nothing much" or "same old same old" and rarely do they elaborate on what is actually new in their lives. Whether or not the question is intended to be rhetorical …
The victorious life begins with successful attitude
I came across three rules today that provide effective guidance for a productive life: Rule #1: Success is an option. Rule #2: Failure to accomplish a goal is a last resort. Rule #3: Failure to give your very best is never an option. Countless human beings have lived out their lives never believing that success …
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From Coarse to Fine
I stumbled across an interesting thought while giving some thought this morning to two of my favorite forms of exercise, pilates and horseback riding. It became clear to me that both of these activities measure progress in similar ways: advancement requires increasingly less coarse or jerky movement. In fact, greater control translates into finer movement …
Creative Cycles, Creative Outcomes!
Between the shoulders of summer and fall lies my favorite 'tween' season. The bugs are less common in the cooler evening air while the biological clocks of the furry animals signal a coat change in preparation for the winter to come. The days, in the Great South anyway, continue to impart their only slightly diminished chaleur …
Distraction or Mindfulness: It’s up to you.
While sitting in the airport lounge the other day I took a mental tally of the number of people in virtual conversations (via laptop, mobile phone, text, etc.) versus those engaged in actual conversation. To my surprise the ratio was nearly 6:1 in favor of the virtual communicators! The technological advances of our era have …
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Your Book of Life
Sudden Light by Dante Gabriel Rosetti I have been here before, But when or how I cannot tell: I know the grass beyond the door, The sweet keen smell, The sighing sound, the lights around the shore. You have been mine before,— How long ago I may not know: But just when at that swallow's …
Hit hard by life? Keep moving forward!
You may have seen a "Rocky" movie or two in your life and if so, you may recall Rocky's inspirational speech to his son in the 6th movie of the series, "Rocky Balboa." Rocky's son was feeling the pressure of growing up in his father's shadow in a life full of challenges. Rather than taking …
A Breath of Fresh Air
A friend and I were walking around Mackinac Island in northern Michigan yesterday morning and we both noticed something worth repeating. The island, if you've never been, is free of motor vehicles. To move about the island you have three choices: (1) walk, (2) bicycle and (3) horse drawn carriage. It is a piece of heaven, geographically …
Gregory Hake 