Now and then we all seem to experience problems, for they are part of life. And when they arise, we instinctively realize we have the inner resources to overcome them. If we don’t know how to conquer the obstacles we face, we search for answers from books, friends, advice columnists and elsewhere. But often, we
PART I: THE AUTOFOCUS TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Do you have dreams, goals, or plans you wish to accomplish? Most of us do. We start off with good intentions and carefully jot down all the things we need and want to do. But then we often find our To-Do List grows out of control, and instead
Genocide, injustice, brutality toward women, crime, poverty, epidemics; these are just a few of the many problems plaguing the world. How would you evaluate the trends? Would you say the world is going to hell in a handbasket (deteriorating rapidly)? Or do you see hopeful signs and are optimistic about the future? The answers to
Sometimes we ignore the vast power that lies at our disposal. Questions are an example of an often neglected power. When was the last time you consciously asked questions to increase your power? How often have you thought about the power locked into questions? Questions are loaded with power that is released when we ask
The bedrock for success in all areas of life is the combined force of willpower and self-discipline. Yet, when was the last time you monitored your willpower and self-discipline? Are they wavering, waning, or growing? Do you ever find you lack willpower and discipline just when you need it? If so, why does that happen
A 25-year-old reader, who I will call Teresa, finds her life falling apart. Although she is bright and has much to be thankful for, she is also negative, critical of others, demanding, jealous, impulsive, and quick to anger. Her ‘nasty’ personality is driving away everyone she loves. In fact, she and her husband, whom she
