The Power and Purpose of a Good Reputation

You can only spend it once -- make it count

“Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing; ‘Twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.” – William Shakespeare “Othello” In this current US election cycle, we have had one […]

Loving Your Neighbor Means Not Wishing Him Out of Existence

Demography and why worldviews matter

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.” -Leviticus 19:18 (NIV) I’ve been doing some thinking about the false prophets of doom. Clearly, scaring people is an effective, if manipulative, way of getting people to do what you want. What motivated […]

What Are You So Afraid Of?

Don't let fear hold you back

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela It’s an interesting week to consider today’s topic. Last Sunday was the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt, and […]

Amazingly, What Doesn’t Kill You Could Help You Thrive

So begins a great experiment – our first ever video post. Please let me know what you think — and what you’re thinking.

So, how about you? What are your hardships preparing you to do? Add your comments below.