Having the right environment is necessary for success.  For instance, a peaceful and stable home life gives us a space in which we can truly thrive.  By contrast, a household full of stress and friction keeps us overwhelmed and unable to focus on what we need to do to achieve our goals. The blessing for us…

“With freedom, books, flowers, and the moon, who could not be happy?” ― Oscar Wilde I would add “friends” and “music” to Oscar Wilde’s quote above. But his point is well-taken. There are certain things that we need to be happy. And they probably aren’t the things that we are pursuing. There is a formula…

We all want to have great relationships. We want to get along with our family members. If we are married, we want to have a terrific relationship with our spouse. And we want to have meaningful friendships. But so often, our relationships are less than we want them to be. Part of the problem is…

“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” – Seneca So often, we think that success is about getting that lucky break. And it is. One lucky break can propel you from an average life to the life of your dreams. But what we don’t realize is that “lucky” breaks aren’t the product of luck.…

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