Are You Unforgettable? You Can Be... How would you like to leave a room and people start talking about you in a way that is not only flattering but where they wished you hadn’t left? That is how to be unforgettable in a positive way. It’s not as difficult as you think, either. It does take a bit of practice and maybe even a bit of refocusing on your core beliefs. But, it’s possible, and you should get started now. Become a Storyteller If you had the choice between hearing statistical … [Read more...]
Cultivating Habits of Excellence
Striving for Excellence is a Worthwhile Endeavor When you read the phrase "habits of excellence" what comes to mind? For much of my life, I gave little thought to excellence. Instead, my goal was perfection, even though I didn't use that word. I just wanted to get things "right" once in awhile. In that pursuit, the term "right" was code for "perfect" and happened very rarely. In my mind, I believed that everyone around me was better suited to achieve goals in every area of their lives, while … [Read more...]
Christmas Day
This is the beginning of a one-act play in four scenes. I thought I would share this with you so you could have a glimpse inside my world as a writer in several genres. As you read through this piece, please consider this as a work in progress and a play not yet ready for prime time... Yes, this is based on an experience that occurred in my life many moons ago. Scene One opens to the Great Room of the Harris home. This consists of a modern and upscale kitchen on one side and a … [Read more...]
Morning Routines and Visualization
Creating the Perfect Morning Routine for Your Lifestyle What is the one thing you can do to improve your life significantly? You begin by starting your day off with a morning routine. If you would have asked me years ago if I had a morning routine, I would have answered in the affirmative. During the more than twenty years I spent in the work force, before coming online as an entrepreneur, writer, and marketer in 2006, I did the same thing day after day. My mornings looked something like … [Read more...]
Rhonda Sue’s Gone to Heaven
Rhonda Sue Norris was my best friend in elementary school. We were both in Mrs. Nairn's class during fifth grade. The following is my best recollection of what occurred in the weeks leading up to and soon after her tragic death... "Which state are you doing your report on?" I asked. Rhonda Sue looked past me as she answered. "I don't know. Colorado, I guess." Rhonda Sue's dad had lived in Colorado and they visited every year around Christmas. We were going from our Homeroom to first … [Read more...]
Everything We Do Prepares Us for Our Future
I believe that everything we do prepares us for our future. Everything that transpires in our lives, every person and situation we encounter, and everything we seek out of our own volition is in preparation for something that will present itself later on. This is the story of how I came to be an online entrepreneur. Before coming online, I worked for twenty years as a classroom teacher in the inner city area of Los Angeles. These were the mean streets, and if a child could learn to navigate … [Read more...]
Living a Simple Life
The Importance and Value of Living a Simple Life In today's modern world, the idea of living a simple life is getting more reception from people as its value is becoming significantly increased. Simple living is the act of creating space for what matters most and living with less. It's a habit. It's a mindset and it's also a lifestyle. If you're tired of being discontent, feeling lost, broke, depressed, anxious, and stressed, a simple life can save you from all of these because simplicity … [Read more...]
Time Management and Productivity Skills
Do you ever find yourself at the end of the day wondering what exactly you accomplished? Does this happen to you consistently? Time management and productivity skills set the most successful people apart from those who struggle in these areas. If you need help in these areas, you’re not alone. Small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, and others who are self-employed struggle with this feeling all the time. It can seem like an amazing feat to finish the day knowing that you were … [Read more...]
Walking a Kilometer in Someone’s Shoes
Whether you've been walking a kilometer in someone's shoes, or only an eighth of a mile the results speak for themselves. This is a true story and one I had been reluctant to share, up until now. You don't know much of anything about someone else, until you've walked in their shoes. No matter if it's someone very close to you, such as a spouse or partner, child, sibling, or parent, or if it's a friend or co-worker or colleague, the truth is that you do not have an idea of what their life is … [Read more...]
His Name is Luka and He is My Brother
He was tall and blonde and as he took a step closer it was as though he was preparing to take the stage to give the most important presentation of his lifetime. His oration was delivered in a confident manner, making eye contact with his single audience member. This was a speech that was seventeen years overdue. "His name is Luka and he is my brother. My older brother, and I love him very much." Nick stepped back from the bedside, giving the frail woman a chance to speak. There was a … [Read more...]