“Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.” —H. Jackson Brown, Jr. American author of Life’s Little Instruction Book Positive psychology is the scientific study of human flourishing, and an applied approach to optimal functioning. It has been defined … Continue reading
“Never judge a book by its movie.” —Don DeLillo, American novelist Reading a book takes effort. Watching a movie, not so much. More often than not, many if not most movies fall short of their books. Tens or hundreds of … Continue reading
“You don’t protect your heart by acting like you don’t have one.” — Author unknown In my school days, I would often hear the phrase “Big boys don’t cry,” on the playground and in school. Being tough and strong were … Continue reading
“Traveling: it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” —Ibn Battuta, 14th century Moroccan explorer One of my favorite books by Dr Seuss is Oh The Places You’ll Go, often given as a gift to high school or … Continue reading
“Though you can love what you do not master, you cannot master what you do not love.” —Mokokoma Mokhonoana, South African Philosopher and Social Critic Generally, the people who experience the greatest success and fulfillment in their professional lives demonstrated … Continue reading
“The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job.” -Napoleon Hill, American Author Napoleon Hill, an American author born in 1883, was a pioneer in the New Thought Movement, and one … Continue reading
“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” —David Allen, American productivity consultant & author Among the books I recommend most often to clients who are challenged with managing their professional and personal time is Getting Things Done by … Continue reading
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” -John Maxwell, American author, speaker, and pastor One of my favorite books by John Maxwell, which I hope you will consider reading, is The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. John has been a pioneer … Continue reading
“It’s Time to Make the Donuts!” —Dunkin Donuts Readers of The Quotable Coach frequently ask me where I find the quotes. Beyond sites such as brainyquote.com, quotation apps, and the books I read, I often receive quotes, proverbs, and some … Continue reading
“Man is a genius when he is dreaming.” —Akira Kurosawa, 20th Century Japanese Filmmaker I am currently reading The Big Idea – How Breakthroughs of the Past Shape the Future, compiled by National Geographic. This visually stunning and well-organized manuscript … Continue reading