Yes, the holidays give us the perfect moment to start again.

We don’t want to begin the New Year with a relationship in need of repair.

Life is waaaay to short for that.

Don’t let pride prevent you from doing the right thing.

If you make amends, you and the other person will HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY!

If not today, when?

(Ayn Rand)

We’re talking about being true to one’s values.

Today’s blog is a marriage of two concepts: success & values.

There are many pathways to the attainment of success.

Still, there can be a feeling of emptiness if the success violates your values.

Do you try to live in harmony with your values?

What is the one thing you’d most like to do for a living?

Does it complement or violate your values?

(Winston Churchill)

Winston Churchill was an extreme example of a giver.

He literally spent his entire life in service to England.

Many people in every society devote themselves to various causes they believe in.

Find a cause you believe in.

Whatever personal time you can give will make the world a better place.

And that’s really what it’s all about.

If not today, when?

Pizza sales are a good measure of the U.S. economy.

People are ordering smaller pizzas.

With fewer toppings.

Pizzas are THE dominant food in America.

So, it’s the food group to watch.

Lower priced restaurants are also seeing an increase in patrons.

People love to go out to eat, but they’re becoming more discerning on price.

Because food is becoming more expensive, it should be watched more closely!

You really can save money by comparing prices and making wise decisions about what to serve.

Planning ahead, sticking to your list and controlling impulse purchasing does save money.

(This blog is my attempt at being facetious)

Is the budget a little tight this holiday season?

Then maybe you should become a re-gifter.

It is someone who receives a gift and then passes it on to someone else.

If you are so inclined, change the wrappings to freshen it up.

Check the gift thoroughly to make sure you aren’t identified by a card from the previous giver.

Above all, make sure you are not giving it to a person who is connected to the original giver who might just mention the gift in a group conversation.

I hope you’re not satisfied with yourself and not in need of improvement.

I believe in new years resolutions.

But, I must admit that I have not done as much as I could have.

For that reason, I don’t think we should have many items on our list.

Just one or two items that we will actually do is enough.

I also believe we should share the improvements we’ll make with a friend or loved one.

We won’t be as likely to give up if a friend agrees to hold us accountable.

Because each of us must live with ourselves, we’ll be happier.

Happy New You!

I am so tired of all the lying.

It seems that lying has become acceptable.

Well, it’s not ok with me.

Are we raising a generation of liars who have learned it from adults?

If so, our society is heading in the wrong direction?

If we’re willing to lie, are we also willing to cheat?

Here is the big question: What legacy are we leaving our kids?

We must bear the consequences of our beliefs and be willing to stand up for the truth.

We must have the COURAGE to tell the truth!

Without Fear, You Don’t Have Courage!

How many times have you backed away from something out of fear?

And do you still regret that missed opportunity?

Most people regret what they didn’t do rather than what they did.

Especially, when the missed chance never comes around again.

Don’t be afraid!

Go for it and look back!

If not today, when?

(Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe)

Our lives have both!

And because we can’t predict the future, we must be prepared for either.

Easy to say, but how can we be ready for unexpected hardship?

I think we have to believe in a higher power that we can turn to.

That is the fundamental basis for all religions.

Faith is in decline, but I think it should be growing with all the uncertainties everywhere.

Have faith and LIVE IT!