“The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own.” (Dr. Albert Ellis) This statement illustrates the first principle of MAXIMIZERS: Make Things Happen To live well, a person needs to assume responsibility for his own life and be prepared to change when necessary. We need to resist the temptation... Continue Reading →
Sacred Marriage
As leaders, one area we all need to guard is our marriage. It is easy to be successful in work or ministry, but neglect our marriages. One of the best books Terry and I have read on marriage in the last few years is called, Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. I receive notifications of new... Continue Reading →
Focus on Roots not the Fruits
I was talking with the CEO of a company recently about success. We discussed the importance of living a life of integrity by winning in private (personal) life as well as public (professional) life. We both expressed the desire to leave a lasting legacy in our family and in work. The question then turned to "How?"... Continue Reading →
Principles for Authentic Living
In the 2004 Summer Olympics, Matthew Emmons had a commanding lead in the Olympic 50-meter three-position rifle going into the final. He simply needed to hit his target in order to take the gold medal. He calmed his heart rate and fired his shot, hitting right where he aimed. But his shot did not register... Continue Reading →
