Another common theme around self improvement appears to be the need for just a few good ideas to get you going in the right direction. Jim Rohn equates it to the numbers in a lock. Maybe you have 5 out of the 6 numbers right and you just need one more number (idea) to unlock…
Midwest Food Bank
Last Friday, we volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank. A couple of things really stuck in my mind afterwards. The first thing was how much fun it was. No, seriously. I had a ton of fun doing a little manual labor with some other Mavideans. Hearing the stories from everyone and poking a little fun…
Empathy
I can’t remember which book or audio series I heard this but I thought it was interesting enough to share. The author recommended regularly spending time with someone less than 5 and someone over 70. The point is to learn from others in a different stage of life than your own. I am sure the…
Encouragement Goes A Long Way
“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.” Charles Schwab One thing I have been working on lately is being more encouraging of others. I am often surprised with how much difference a little…
Self-Discipline
In one of the Financial Peace University vidoes, Dave Ramsey mentioned an interesting quote. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 When working through my own self-improvement goals, I am realizing more…
