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Wisdom from the CEO of Sketchers

Persistence means to never stop trying. You cannot stop. Make a mistake, do something. Some people plan it out, decide they can’t get past a certain roadblock, and they stop and drop. You must always remember that necessity is the mother of invention, and that when people have to come up with an idea, they…Continue Reading…

I Want to be a Professor

I mentioned to my friend Henry today that I’d like to be a professor, and he said he could see me as one. I think it’s a lovely job, with the benefits of being part of a university community– like I have as a student now– plus the opportunity to have a positive impact on…Continue Reading…

Life is nothing without goals: 2008

Yesterday, I talked with my friend Steven. We’ve been friends for many, many years. However, he has selected a much different path than mine, and we haven’t talked much recently. The main thing that struck me from our conversation is that he doesn’t know what to do with his life. What to spend his time on, what kind…Continue Reading…

Planning for Tomorrow – Pastor Norbert at EFCW

At yesterday’s Genesis lesson, Pastor Norbert covered James 4:13-17. Here’s what Jesus says: Warning about Self-Confidence Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” How do you know what your life will be…Continue Reading…

Big Seminar X – Want to go to Atlanta?

From October 5-7, I’ll be attending Big Seminar X in Atlanta, Georgia. There are 2 more free training calls, so sign up now and call in! I’ll be recording them, too, so let me know if you would like to hear some past episodes. If you’re in the area around Oct. 5-7, 2007, get in…Continue Reading…

Quagmire of options

Life is a quagmire of options. I’m reading an article titled 10 Tips for College Students. I’m feeling pretty good about myself because I really understand what the author is saying. Yet this kind of focus is hard to maintain, and keeping these ideas in mind is definitely going to be helpful. Every single day,…Continue Reading…