Today I will search for the goodness in everyone I meet. I will remember that light reflects off the whole world around me, and that how I view that would depend on the glasses I choose to wear.… Today I will walk through doors and lives knowing that it is my contributions and not my […]
Author Archives: Yuna Tiya
Thou shall not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities. Thou shall not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass. Thou shall not cross bridges before you come to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this. Thou shall face each problem as […]
In life we are to encourage and build up each other;not to discourage and tear down one another. In life we are to add, not subtract;to multiply, not divide. In life we are to leave an enduring impression;not a careless dent. In life we are to smooth out the rough roads along the journey;not create […]
My original mentor, Mr. Shoaff, over a five-year period of time before he died at age 49, taught me some extraordinarily simple things. He taught me that life puts some of the more valuable things on the high shelf so that you can’t get to them until you qualify. If you want the things on […]
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered…not yelled. Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight. Forgive your enemies. […]
Keep People in the Know: Your goal is to become a transformational leader, the kind of person that motivates and inspires people to perform at levels far beyond anything that they had previously thought possible. Transformational leaders empower others by keeping them “in the know,” by keeping them fully informed on everything that affects their […]
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life […]
Clinical psychologists believe that happiness is a product of realization. One must allow oneself to go through a process to feel happiness. They explain the following phase: Accept the Pains. You must get in touch with your situation. Sometimes people deny their hardship, thinking that if they don’t face them, they will be happier. But […]
Remember that your presence is a present to the world. Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation. Remember that your life can be what you want it to be. Remember to take the days just one at a time. Remember to count your blessings, not your troubles. Remember that you’ll make it through […]
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself to others.It is because we are different that each of us is special. Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important.Only you know what is best for you. Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart.Cling to them as you would your life, for […]
Everyone has a God-given Mission: You have a job to do in this world that only you can do. A healthy sense of self is directly related to knowing your mission in life. One Person can Make a Difference: Your efforts might seem insignificant to you but they may be all that is needed to […]
If you think you are beaten, you are,If you think you dare not, you don’tIf you like to win, but you think you can’t,It is almost certain you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost.For out in the world we find,Success begins with a fellow’s will –It’s all in the state of mind. If […]
Compliment three people everyday. Watch a sunrise. Be the first to say “Hello.” Live beneath your means. Treat everyone as you want to be treated. Never give up on anybody; miracles happen. Forget the Jones’s. Remember someone’s name. Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage. Be tough-minded, but tender hearted. Be kinder than […]
1. The Law of Integrity: Great business leadership is characterized by honesty, truthfulness and straight dealing with every person, under all circumstances.2. The Law of Courage: The ability to make decisions and act boldly in the face of setbacks and adversity is the key to greatness in leadership.3. The Law of Realism: Leaders deal with […]
People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway. The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. […]
A leader must be able to take criticism. No person in a position of authority will be immune from it. One must learn to sort out the constructive, from which one can learn, and the malicious which one must ignore. A leader must learn to stand adversity. Things will not always go well. Failures will […]
During my first years as a speaker and author, the most important factor in my success was the wisdom and experience of my mentors. It would have taken years of research and experience to acquire all the minute details involved in the success I was seeking. Instead, I cut my learning time by at least […]
Recognize: to identify the principle, idea, or technique. Relate: to connect or join together, to establisha relationship to your own life. Assimilate: to incorporate; to absorb;to become a part of your own thinking. Apply: to follow through and act upon. Do It Now!
Continuous improvement—the Japanese call it kaizen—offers some of the best insurance for both your career and the organization. Kaizen (pronounced ky’zen) is the relentless quest for a better way, for higher quality craftsmanship. Think of it as the daily pursuit of perfection. Kaizen keeps you reaching, stretching to outdo yesterday. The continuous improvements may come […]
Two thousand years ago on April 15th one of Jesus’ disciples came to him and said it was time to pay taxes (that’s how I know it was around April 15th), but they had no money. In response to his disciple’s statement Jesus said “no problem.” Now why could he say “no problem?” Well, word […]
