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The Secret to Understanding.
It was the late 1940’s. Eastern Airline’s chair, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, had a problem. Customers were complaining because the airline was mishandling luggage far too often. When nothing else seemed to work, he decided to take drastic action. Rickenbacker called a special meeting of the management personnel in Miami. Eastern’s management flew to Miami and [...]
Attitude Determines Altitude.
Unlike some things in life, we can choose our outlook. Sometimes we just need a reminder that happiness can often simply be a result of choosing attitudes. “I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfil today. My job is to [...]
Victims and Fighters.
Gretchen Alexander is sightless. But she refuses to allow her blindness to limit her life activities. She enjoys archery, golf, softball, sailing, and water skiing, as well as a number of other activities that those of us who are sighted have yet to learn. She also speaks to groups about living life fully. [...]
Looking from the Other Side.
“Carrie Miller relished the idea of relaxing after a demanding day. But before she even switched gears, her five-year-old daughter, Savannah, was begging her to read aloud a story. How could she say no? But Miller thought she could buy a few moments to herself. From a magazine, she tore a picture of the [...]
The Black Belt.
A parable tells about a martial artist who kneels before a master sensei in a ceremony to receive the hard-earned Black Belt. After years of relentless training, the student has finally reached a pinnacle of achievement in the discipline. “Before granting the belt, you must pass one more test,” the sensei solemnly tells the [...]