Too often people focus on what they don’t want. Sometimes you can see this wrong focus in names of organizations. Consider, for example, “Americans Against the Republican Party” or even “Mothers AGAINST Drunk Driving”. Neither title describes what they want. Against Isn’t Good Enough There are several important reasons why being against something isn’t good […]
SignifiCats are proactive with their money. That statement is true enough. But the real reason I’m talking about Medicare and nursing homes today is that my dad has just bumped up against this stark reality and it breaks my heart: Medicare does not pay for nursing home care. My step mom has ben having a […]
You don’t have to do it alone. Let’s make a difference together. At Simply Great Lives, we want to build a community of like-minded people that will make a real difference in the lives of other people. We want to create a place where these people can share ideas, give and receive support, and maybe […]
I’m passionate about people influencing other people. I recognize the effect people have on other people, whether it’s small or large, accidental or on purpose. I want everyone to become aware of how they are effecting people. It starts with awareness of oneself. I highly recommend “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” for practical tools to: increase awareness […]
It feels a little awkward developing my story and message at this point. At Simply Great Lives, we have been sharing John’s story about his heart attack for a while now. I’m just not used to clearly stating my own experience and story. My message is related to the story I shared on Monday. I am […]
Everyone has a story to tell. Life provides many valuable learning opportunities that we can, in turn, use to benefit other people. People love stories. They want to hear them and they need to tell them. When we share our story, people connect with us on a more personal level. They can relate to us […]
Do you hate your job? Life is too short to spend so much time doing something you hate doing. So if you hate your job, find something else to do instead. Following are a few steps to get you started. 1. Believe it’s possible to find work you like or even love. 2. Get clear […]
Who knew that prepping a book for self-publishing was so complicated? Writing the content is just the beginning. There are a lot of advantages to self-publishing. We have the final say on everything from the content to the artwork and we didn’t need to convince a publishing company that the book is worthwhile. Most people […]
Some people have led memorable lives. On this Memorial Day holiday, let’s pause to remember the men and women who made a difference by serving in the military. Then, let’s consider an important question posed by the great philosopher, Lynyrd Skynyrd: “If I leave here tomorrow, Would you still remember me?” Are you on track […]
Hello. I’m Leena, Rena’s Braille Instructor. I want to talk about recommitting to my calling. For me, commitment is a 100% integrity and intention. It means that I will do what I say I’m going to do no matter what it takes. Re is a prefix meaning again. To recommit then is to reset my […]
