The Woodcutter And His Axe
This story is made famous by the late Stephen Covey in his book—The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Once upon a time a very strong woodcutter asked for a job with a timber merchant, and he got it....
View ArticleCarrots, Eggs and Coffee
I read this story today and it reminded me of something what Eleanor Roosevelt is famous for saying. Read on and see what it means to you. A young woman went to her grandmother and told her about her...
View ArticleIs Your Ego Getting The Better Of You?
The world is run by egos. The rules in business and in life, in general, are ego-based rules. What you know is not quite as important as who you know and who you are associated with. In any industry,...
View ArticleThe Boy And The Fence
Today, I thought I would share the story about a little boy and a fence. He reminded me of myself when I get impatient with my parents sometimes. The simplicity of the story drives home a core message,...
View ArticleWhy This Teacher Was Arrested at JFK
Today’s Friday Funnies is more a satire than a joke. I saw this on Facebook and had to share! If this made you snigger, share with everyone you know. Have a happy Friday! Chiao Kee
View ArticleSpecial Delivery – A Valentine’s Day Story
The following story is a true account seen in a magazine, a story shared by Sue Johnston from Texas. A great story about love: My sweet husband, John, and I were married for 46 years. Each Valentine’s...
View ArticleHow Heavy Is A Glass Of Water?
I saw this post on Facebook and felt compelled to share it. How heavy is a glass of water? The answer is—it’s all relative. A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an...
View ArticleMy Gift To You
So, the last two years or so have been interesting. I admit, there were moments when I asked myself if I did the right thing. The answer each time is a resolute and resounding – YES even though a small...
View ArticleWhat A Snowflake Can Teach Us About Life
I read this parable in Neale Donald’s Walsch’s book The Only Thing That Matters, book 2 in the Conversations With Humanity series. I thought I would share it here as it perfectly articulates a...
View ArticleThe Missing Piece In Many Relationships
A few weeks ago, I did an interview for Today’s Parents with a parenting expert—Leslie Petruk from The Stone Center for Counseling and Leadership—on how to teach children to cope with frustration. To...
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