“The problem with the rat race is that, even if you win, you’re still a rat.” —Lily Tomlin Suzuki’s teaching can liberate us from working...

In most cases, the projects or careers that can make a positive impact in the culture or people’s lives are either low paid—such as teach...

The character Lawrence of Arabia answered, about his cigarette lighting trick, “The trick is not minding if it hurts.” See if this fits f...

Hear enuf stories of people who have reached their dream of getting ahead financially, and you realize you don’t “make it” and then at a ...

We’ve been told that to make it in a man’s world, to be competitive and taken seriously, we have to become more like men. Certainly it is...

I was raised Christian. Although I no longer participate in the traditions, I value the teachings. The words from Matthew 6:24 recently p...

Join... I believe it’s better to not “join em” in the competitive scrabble to get a few steps higher up the economic pyramid. Opt out of ...

Maybe you’ve noticed that many people who are smart and hard working still don’t seem to “get ahead.” The playing field doesn’t have an e...

Intent is going to impact the immediate mindset and just-prior preparation. Even someone with excellent technique and experience can be l...