What a month this has been! My (new) heart is full of gratitude for the many blessings I’ve received in my life, especially in the past couple of weeks. For those who don’t know my story, you’ll find it documented in my blog post entitled, The Beat of Faith. I finally worked my way to […]
Lessons Learned
4 Steps to Develop Self-Discipline
Self-discipline is a key component of personal development skills that enhances emotional awareness mental strength. It is defined as one’s ability to find methods for conquering their flaws and to regulate their emotions in healthfully. It’s a notion that one embarks on even if he or she has a desire to just stay the same. […]
What Are You Afraid Of?
With Halloween fast approaching and ghouls and goblins popping up everywhere, it seems like a good time to talk about what scares you. If you’re an entrepreneur, there’s a good chance that you have a whole list of items that strike fear at your very core – regardless of how long you’ve been in business. […]
How Anyone Can Develop Positive Thinking
Practice As with any skill, positive thinking is something that takes time and effort to develop. Human beings are undeniably creatures of habit, so nothing feels natural until we’ve done it several times in a row consistently. If you’re having trouble keeping your thoughts on the positive side at first, there’s no need to beat […]
Lessons Learned from a Local Leader
Some business leaders seem to have the Midas touch. Everything they touch turns to gold. Or diamonds. Is it luck? Or is it hard work and perseverance? Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr., the former CEO of Kansas City-based Helzberg Diamonds, has a few things to say on this topic. In his book What I Learned Before […]
Take A Break Now And Catapult Your Productivity
It takes a lot of determination, will power, and positive energy to complete any big project. Many people tend to only want to take a break after completing a project as a means of celebrating their success. Others may have a tendency to dive deep into projects, one after the other, without taking any time […]