People are not always comfortable telling the truth.

They are afraid the other person doesn’t want to hear it.

A lie, however, does more damage to a relationship.

Maybe not immediately, but when the lie is discovered.

Truth and trust go hand-in-hand.

You can’t have one without the other.

When talking about truth, the issue of self-respect comes into play.

You can only boost your self-respect if people trust you.

It’s not complicated, but very important for your future happiness!

Always speak the truth!

If not today, when?

You lift weights at the gym and walk several miles for exercise, but how easily can you get up from the floor?

What about rising from a low chair without pushing off with your hands?

These ordinary movements can reveal aspects of fitness that aren’t always obvious during a workout.

Changing levels by getting up and sitting down requires your muscles, joints and nervous system to coordinate strength,

Getting up from a chair is often the cause of falling. (CNN)

It is important to practice getting up from a chair.

If not today, when?

You are being paid to get results.

Every business is under stress today.

Competition is fierce in the marketplace.

Your company and you must outperform its competitors.

What are you doing to make that happen?

Your company won’t suceed by just “getting by” and neither will you.

Are you a problem solver?

Do you propose new ideas to solve old problems?

Your employer is looking to you to lead the way!

If not today, when?

One of our sons and daughter-in-law are celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary today!

The magic of their marriage is that it is a true partnership..

Each partner has an equal voice in all activities.

And because each person has a unique point-of-view, the ultimate decision is more beneficial for the marriage.

This is actually how a partnership should function.

If one of the partners is seeking dominance over the other, continuous friction is the outcome.

And this friction deprives the marriage of equal creativity from both.

So, a free flow of input from both partners permits the marriage to function at peak capacity!

Happy 35th anniversary!

Each day of our lives should be filled with gratitude.

I am not naive about the fact that we all have daily challenges.

But, we must keep our lives in perspective when looking at the lives of others.

Everyone has a burden of some magnitude.

The great majority of people in the world don’t have:

SAFETY

CLEAN WATER

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE

A SHELTER OF THEIR OWN

AN EDUCATION

FREEDOM FROM DISEASE

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

So, let’s be grateful each day!

I’m talking about business risks.

Do you have an idea that could become a successful business?

The key to building a business is to fulfill a need NOT presently being met in the marketplace.

That’s the magic formula!

Here’s where the risk comes in.

If you think your idea is worth gambling on, you must spend money and time before you make money.

And it might require generous portions of each.

Do the proper preparation by studying your competitors and how your idea fulfills a unique need.

You will be less risk averse if you realize your offering is a winner.

If not today, when?

Will you reach out to someone in need?

Many times, it’s a family member.

I think all of us have noticed a person who is being neglected.

50% to 60% of Americans feel lonely or isolated on a regular basis.

Those are overwhelming statistics.

This is a perfect time with the holidays just around the corner.

Can you, will you reach out to someone who is lonely?

If not today, when?

Unfortunately, I am missing a family reunion beginning today due to illness.

We are all in our 70’s and 80’s now.

It is being held at my sister’s summer home in Northern Michigan.

It’s a beautiful lakefront location.

All of us siblings are still here with the exception of our brother who passed away recently.

He is dearly missed.

I’m the oldest and sorry I can’t be there to enjoy the closeness of family members.

I’m sure our parents are pleased to see us getting together and staying together.

We couldn’t have had better parents.

God bless them!

Maybe you tuned in to a ballgame, a local news report, or a weather or traffic update.

Maybe there’s even a talk or music station you’ve listened to for years, if not decades.

In a car, it can be as simple as just tapping a button — much easier than finding it on your phone.

Broadcasters are fighting to make sure that doesn’t have to change.

Legislation passed in the House last month that would require all new cars to have an AM radio.

Backers of the bill say the century-old tech is critical to ensuring all Americans still have a way to access emergency information. (CNN)

When I was growing up in South Bend, The White Sox was my team.

So, I was keenly interested in the SOX and their fate against the Guardians.

I watched the incredible comeback after losing the first two games in Cleveland.

And wouldn’t it be Ramirez with the winning hit in last night’s fifth game.

We have to give them credit for their grit!

Ironically, sports often reflects life.

Are you or a loved one in need of a comeback?

Learn the lesson taught us by Jose’ Ramirez and his Guardians.

Comebacks happen every ordinary day by ordinary people!

Make your comeback happen!

If not today, when?