I cannot tell you how many times I have been told , “You will achieve more with a team than if you go it alone.” I really didn’t understand that until August 10, 2016 when my son and I climbed Mt. Elbert in Colorado. My belief has always been, I can achieve great things when […]
Continue ReadingUnique PlacesOver the past several months, my wife and I have been visiting unique places around our home state of Florida. This past weekend we visited Bok Tower and Gardens for an evening concert. Bok Tower is one of those special places in Florida. Since 1929 there has been 23 million visitors to the gardens. […]
Continue ReadingWhy would anyone in their right mind be willing to embrace hardship? Recent studies show, we experience more positive things in our lives than negative ones. Yet, we tend to fall into the trap of petty concerns and annoyances in our lives. We tend to play the victim card. As a result, our stress levels […]
Continue ReadingconnecTEN ezine, the unique and exciting online magazine you will find easy to connect with. New Years a wonderful time of the year for new beginnings for individuals and businesses, Check out the many articles in this month’s issue that talk about new beginnings and don’t miss the amazing photo essay highlighting the Green Park Inn […]
Continue ReadingconnecTEN ezine, the unique and exciting online magazine you will find easy to connect with. Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year we all wait for. Readers find many great stories on business, cooking, self improvement and amazing photo essays in every issue of connecTEN. Enjoy this month’s photo essay of the World’s Toughest Mudder […]
Continue ReadingI cannot tell you how many times I have been told or heard people say, “You will achieve more with a team than if you go it alone.” I really didn’t get that until August 10 when I climbed Mt Elbert in Colorado with my son. My belief has always been, I can achieve great […]
Continue Reading“A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green.” – Francis BaconIf you have been concerned about whether or not you have an issue with anger, the first step is to try to trace your triggers that are setting off such a strong emotional response. One of the most common mistakes we make when assessing […]
Continue Reading“Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.” -Benjamin Franklin It is all too common to blame external things such as work, stress, having to pay the bills, and so on, as causing anger in our lives. The truth is that it is not anything external that is triggering your anger; it is caused by internal […]
Continue Reading“Your job gives you authority. Your behavior earns you respect.” – Irwin Federman Ever feel like a human doormat? Here’s an even more painful question: Are you inviting people to walk all over you?Most people would say, “Of course not! Don’t be ridiculous!” In fact, it might be exactly what you are doing without even realizing […]
Continue Reading“Many of us spend half our time wishing for things we could have if we didn’t spend half our time wishing.” Alexander WoolcottMost of us like to feel appreciated in our jobs and proud of our careers. But sometimes we hit a wall or a glass ceiling, and it seems as if nothing we […]
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