“So removing vitamin E from its context within plant foods is like sending a general into battle without any troops.” —T. Collin Campbell, American Biochemist One of the most interesting and valuable books I have read this year is “Whole” … Continue reading
“There is no greater education than one that is self-driven.” Neil deGrasse Tyson, American Astrophysicist Elementary school, middle school, high school, and college are what we call traditional education. If you were lucky, perhaps your upbringing included books, encyclopedias, and … Continue reading
“Questions can be like a lever you use to pry open the stuck lid on a paint can.” —Fran Peavey, late political Author Michael Bungay Stainer is a masterful coach whom I greatly admire. I’ve read most of his books … Continue reading
“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways you yourself have altered.” Nelson Mandela, late President of South Africa When I was in college, I took an afternoon to go back to my … Continue reading
“Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found.” —Echart Tolle, Author of A New Earth One of my favorite books is Seven Thousand Ways to Listen by Mark Nepo. How many ways can you think of to listen? … Continue reading
“A simple ‘Hello’ could lead to a million things.” —Author Unknown I see a very kind woman most mornings at my health club. Her name is Pat, and her primary job is to swipe each person’s membership card as they … Continue reading
“Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself.” —Robert Collier, 20th Century author of metaphysical books Think back to when you were small, watching your favorite cartoon. For me, it was Saturday … Continue reading
“It’s the second act that has the happy ending.” —Lisa Alter Mark Fairytales, blockbuster movies, memorable sporting events, and of course, award-winning Broadway shows almost always involve a happy ending, leaving the audience uplifted and smiling. Most of these events … Continue reading
“You have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall, English primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall is an English primatologist and anthropologist, considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. Her 50-something years work in … Continue reading
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect.” —Johnathan Lockwood Huie, author of Simply an Inspired Life When I was in elementary school, we were required by our teachers to cover our textbooks to protect them from damage … Continue reading