I’m trying something new. Obviously, when I ask, “are you a pyromaniac,” I don’t mean this in a literal sense. To see what I am talking about I’d like you click the following link to see the lyrics of a song by Switchfoot, “Amy’s Song.” And if you’re in a place where you can play […]
Believe it or not, many people overestimate the depth of the positive impact they have on other people. At Simply Great Lives, we encourage people to have a profoundly positive impact on other people. We want some serious change for the better. Unfortunately, our society tends to overestimate how much of a difference people are […]
Some people get kind of weird around money. They think it’s dirty or wrong. Some people believe you can only get it by taking it away from other people. Here is a refreshing take on what money represents. I’ve been rereading Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s book, “Thou Shalt Prosper.” He clearly maintains that money simply represents […]
I love to picture God as a master chef in his kitchen. As He was creating you, He considered his options for what ingredients to add. He surveyed his impressive collection of fine herbs, spices and seasonings. For example, He considered: Determination Perseverance Integrity Since of humor Wit Wisdom Kindness Mercy Tenderness Intelligence Good with […]
The memory is burned bright in my mind. The sun is shining outside. My baby sister is getting bathed in the kitchen sink. She is smiling as warm water streams down her head soaking her hair. I decide to go see what my dad is doing in the garage. I don’t even get to the […]
The quality of our life will depend a lot on the questions we ask. We can chose to not ask questions and just accept things, and our life will be stuck. Or we can ask questions. We can even dare to ask great questions. Some questions aren’t going to help us much in life – […]
In 2004, a group of researchers at John Hopkins University found that even after heart patients had open heart, bypass surgery, only 3% of them changed their lifestyle. The rest of them had to have additional procedures costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. It turns out it’s pretty difficult for us to make lasting change […]
What do you want to achieve by 5 o’clock today? What are some steps you can take that would really move you forward? Just think of what it will feel like when it’s 5 o’clock and you’ve done those things. Imagine it’s 5 o’clock and it’s time to give yourself a hug or a big […]
There are childlike qualities we all once had. Over the years some of these qualities got toned down. Others seemed to disappear. In reality, though, they are still inside us. In our adult lives, we may find it helpful to tap in to these childlike qualities again to help us move forward and how we […]
Today is the perfect day to make a change. Following are some ideas for things you can do in different areas of your life today. Use today as an opportunity to take a stand for what’s important. Choose an area you want to work on. All of these areas can impact your effectiveness in making […]
