Don’t Live In Your Future

I once dated a girl who claimed almost daily that she was “going to start a diet tomorrow.” When faced with her choice of what to eat the following day, she would once again say she was “going to start a diet tomorrow.” The day after that, if we decided to go out […]

Don’t Live In Your Past

Whatever your past was, it’s gone now. Nothing you do today will change anything that’s happened already so you must focus your attention on what’s happening right now.
What makes this harder than it sounds, though, is how memories have a habit of luring your thinking back on times when you had it easy, or had […]

Learn To Live In The Present So You Don’t Miss Out On Life

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.
– Matthew Broderick, Ferris Beuller’s Day Off
During every second of every day, your life is hurrying past you at an overwhelming pace — and as you grow older it will hurry even faster.
If you want to keep up […]

Troy Workplace Shooting Follow-up

Authorities say Anthony LaCalamita III, the 38-year old man accused of returning to the building of his former job and shooting three people, killing one, may have planned a targeted attack. Police gathered evidence from the dumpster outside LaCalamita’s home, linking him to the shooting in Troy.
When writing yesterday’s post I made mention of how […]

Gunman Shoots 3 In Troy Workplace

Anthony Lacalamita, 38, is being held suspect for the shooting of three people inside an accounting firm in Troy, Michigan. One woman is dead, and two men are injured as a result of the shooting. Lacalamita, who was fired from Gordon Advisors last week, surrendered to police 30 miles north of Troy near […]

Have A Plan You Can Be Proud Of

Do you have a plan for your life? You’ve got to have one. You need it — because you’re heading nowhere without one.
Having a plan is helpful. It acts as a map, guiding you along as your life takes shape. It says that you’re going to go places and do things. […]

How To Ask For A Raise In 3 Steps

Do you want a raise?
Chances are that if you’re reading this article, you want a raise AND the best method of asking for one! Luckily for you, I can teach you the most effective way to ask for a raise in only three steps.  [Edit 2/19/2008:  Click here if you’re looking for a Sample Letter]
Step […]