This week I’m exploring the nuances of giving and taking. Today I’m discovering why we may not be generous even though we’re giving. Often times we have this idea of what is good and what is bad especially when it comes to giving. I’ve seen an attitude in both the giver and the receiver that giving […]
Much of our society is built on transactions. People watch our economy every closely. And it’s not just with money, we trade all the time – with family, with friends, with our bosses, and sometimes even with God. Today I’m going to explain how taking makes everyone lose. give to GET First off, I’m not […]
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 […]
This week we’ve been taking about SignifiCats. A SignifiCat is someone who lives a life of greater significance. And the world needs more SignifiCats. The world is full of normal, average and mediocre. When we wake up in the morning, we don’t expect amazing. Amazing seems like a pretty high bar, so we lower the […]
Last time I explained that SignifiCats are focused. You can read it here, if you missed it. This time I am explaining that SignifiCats are Insightful. A SignifiCat is someone who lives a life of greater significance. SignifiCats aren’t content with addressing only symptoms. SignifiCats work to address root causes. When living our legacy, we […]
We are continuing to talk about and describe SignifiCats. A SignifiCat is someone who lives a life of greater significance. SignifiCat’s lives make a big positive impact in the world, and they do this on purpose. One of the ways they do this is to live a focused life. Unfocused Focusing our efforts is important. […]
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 […]
