Did you hear about the three drivers that had flat tires on the same road, in the same city, and on the same day? The first guy got so mad, he left his car sitting there and stormed off. Someone heard him say, “Cars are nothing but trouble. I’m through with them.” His only...
I once had a business associate compliment me for being a self-made man. He knew I didn’t grow up with much money or a rich uncle to bequeath me a fortune, so he assumed that my accomplishments were something I did through hard work and determination. I did work hard and I believed in myself...
I’ve had a lot of people ask me how I did so well in building a number of businesses. They want to know the secret of my success. That kind of question always makes me feel good because it tells me I have something to offer others. I love being an encourager. I love to talk...
Getting what you want from life – success, happiness, achieving personal goals – will happen on the basis of what you put into life. Talent is good. Hard work is a must. Poise under pressure helps. Resilience is usually required. Proper training and a spirit of learning accompany longterm achievement. You already know how important...
I believe without a shadow of a doubt in the incredible power of faith to change my life. How? Because I know firsthand that faith has the power to change me. Everything positive that has happened in my life is because of my faith in God, faith in others, and faith in myself. That’s not...
Fear is a powerful force that keeps far too many people from accepting new challenges, accomplishing their goals, and arriving at their destiny in life. I have seen opportunity pass right by people because they were afraid to act. Some people live in so much fear that it robs them of happiness and even health. Fear...
After bouncing around from job to job after high school it was obvious I was not on the right career path. Folks, I’m not sure I was on any path, much less the right one. I worked at a carwash. I worked in a bakery. I got a factory job. I was going nowhere fast....
What makes you special? Since the beginning of time billions of people have walked the face of the earth. Not a single one of them was, is or will ever be just like you. Through the miracle of creation by the Creator God, you are one-of-a-kind. As humans our genetics are similar, but each of...
When I was competing to bring an NBA franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina, no one gave our group a chance of succeeding. Every newspaper put our odds as dead last on the list of eleven cities vying for a team. The story of how we won the bid is too long to share here. But I want...
