Every once in a while, a book comes along that is a “must read.” Given the divisiveness and vitriol in America today, I think we […]
Focus on Being Effective Instead of Being Right
In my previous blog Can We All Get Along?, I discussed the importance of focusing on being effective instead of being right. Now, I’m sure […]
Can We All Get Along?
Can we all get along? Rodney King spoke these heartfelt words to try to help quell the violence from the Los Angeles riots in the […]
Helping Kids Grow to Be “Successful” Adults
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids. We want them to be “successful,” right? I put that in quotes because I […]
“Flourish” by Martin E. P. Seligman (Book Recommendation)
I recently completed the unabridged audiobook version of Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being by Dr. Martin Seligman. Dr. Seligman, a professor […]
Stubborn Is As Stubborn Does
A few weeks ago, I was in a minor argument with a friend of mine. I, of course, was trying to get her to “see […]
The Keys to Being an Effective Parent
As parents, we all try to do our best to do a good job. But with thousands of books on the topic of parenting as […]
A Response to the “Tiger Mother” and a Thanks to Disney
First, before I jump into this topic, I want to apologize for the long delay since my last blog. I recently had a third child, […]
Being Positive in Relationships
Researchers have found that most of our happiness comes from our relationships – around 70%. Thus, it is in our best interest, as well as […]
Love is Alive
I was recently listening to an audiobook lecture by noted Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh, for which I’ll post a full review & recommendation shortly. […]