Word of the Day #54: Surquidry

Surquidry: Overbearing pride; arrogance Forgot to post for over a month.  My surquidry doesn’t want me to admit this, but… who needs surquidry?  So, I am back.  Surquidry comes from Latin, but it made its way into English via French.  In Old French, the word was...

Introduction to my book on Goal-Setting

Last year I wrote a book on goal setting.  I am now in the process of editing that book.  As I edit, I will post excerpts here on my blog.  This is from the introduction: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I...

Tip of the Week #262: Don’t Wait for Motivation

I have written a book on goal-setting. It is in the editing process now.  This is from the book: Do not wait for motivation Many people wait for motivation before they take action. I recommend not doing this.  Do not wait for motivation.  Motivation follows action. ...

Two Buses. Different Colors

I read this article every year.  I read it because I need to be reminded.  I read it because it’s brilliant. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Picture this. You’re driving down the highway with your...

Six Resolutions for the New Year

Years ago, I followed Bill Myers.   He no longer posts online.  He retired from the internet. Long before he retired, he posted a short article on how to hit your goals.  He posted this article ten years ago, in 2013.  Since human nature does not change, his ideas...