Yesterday evening, I was a judge at a Toastmasters speaking contest in another city. It was an interesting experience. I have been involved in…
Since publishing my post about finding new homes for our horses, many of our friends both real and virtual, have contacted us with concern.Thinking…
Sometimes the path to overcoming adversity means letting go of something that was a big factor in the start of that journey of recovery but…
Between routine doctor’s appointments, preparations for the launch of the Woodstock Chapter of the Public Speakers Association, a Toastmasters contest next week and other offline…
The theme for my posts this month is Overcoming Adversity. From even the slightest exposure to the media, old or new, it is obvious…
A column in the National Post by Anne Applebaum writing from Poland on the similarities between the situation in Poland in 1939 and that in…
A two-part post for you today, a few more thoughts on getting started and some feedback on an enjoyable, positive event that I was fortunate…
Ed Schipul via Compfight This is a short post about commitment and how it is the fuel for achievement. In 2012, I…
Wonderful examples of perseverance, overcoming adversity in the face of overwhelming odds, are often provided by the most unlikely actors. Ordinary people who become super…
The road to success as an independent operator, entrepreneur, small business owner, professional, artist, contractor or farmer can test our endurance to the limit and…