You may have heard the story of the three bricklayers who were busy working the same construction site. A passerby approached the first one and asked what he was doing and he replied “I am laying bricks.” The second worker was asked the same question and he responded “I am building a wall.” When asked […]

Imagine your life to be a well knitted blanket with several colors and patterns. Your habits could be akin to each of those intricately woven threads that make up the blanket. They are the behaviors you repeat so often that they have become ingrained as part of your daily routine – the way you dress,

What do you believe about yourself and your abilities? Do you believe you have the ability to be excellent at what you do? Do you believe you can achieve anything you set your mind to or do you believe that you are just not equipped with the tools for success? These questions all speak to

By the time high school graduation rolled around, I was sick of studying. I had spent so many hours pouring over textbooks; I decided that I never wanted to see another one when I was done with school. I surmised that my goal to become an Army Officer would totally support my desire to stay

Throughout the ages, the wisest and most profound thinkers have been trying to find the answer to one question: What determines success? Why is that some people enjoy deep personal relationships, close friendships, good health, a great income and all the other trappings of success while others are peering in through the shop window of

It was a typical traveling day in the tropics. Well bronzed tourists getting ready to board their flights back home, linger in the airport; in two minds about extending their time in paradise or getting back to the “real world”. New arrivals scurry through immigration eager to get their vacation started. I too was anxious

In a bobsled competition, the race often continues long after the winners have been declared and in some cases, the medals have been presented. Interestingly, despite this fact, I have never seen any of the remaining teamsapproach their runs with a nonchalant attitude. You can easily make the case that completing the race is a

As I sit to write this we are literally only days away from the 20th Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. At a recent speaking engagement someone asked me if I would be competing and I pointed out that I had retired from the sport due to a knee injury I had sustained years ago.

I first heard of Janus when I was in the tenth grade during a welcome back address from our vice principal after the Christmas break. Considered the god of gates and doors, this Roman god lent his name to the month of January and had a rather unusual appearance. He was depicted with a double-faced