“A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant one follows the public opinion.” ~ Chinese Proverb
What could be so hard about making decisions? I hope you are one of those rare people who are able to make quick and sound decisions all the time. This ability, I believe, is almost as unique as having a gift for playing a musical instrument or one for creating sculptures.
The rest of us struggle with making decisions for many reasons. We are afraid we might hurt others. We think too much about every …

“A man cannot leave a better legacy to the world than a well-educated family.” ~ Thomas Scott
Though we often feel that we define our families, the opposite is true as well. Our families define us. I frequently come across people who struggle making the transition from a family member (child) to an individual (young adult) and then back to a family member (spouse, parent) and then back to an individual (elderly, widow). These transitions are very critical inflection points in our lives.
In the first case, the family to which we …

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu
This is the first posting. First – what a powerful word. Firsts in life are very unique. People want to be first to make new discoveries, first to reach the moon, first in line … in every line.
You must start with a first step. Every journey starts with a first step. Some journeys are firsts, too. Your journey may be a first. You may also be the first to start such a journey. Start — do not delay.
Make …