Category Archives: Inspirational People

Tribute to Jim Henson

Posted on November 17, 2018 by admin

Most people today are probably more familiar with the Muppets than the man who made them. That man was Jim Henson and he did a lot in his short life. By the time he died from pneumonia in 1990 at … Continue reading →

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Review of Think and Grow Rich

Posted on November 14, 2018 by admin

A few days ago, I finished reading Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. I had heard of this book before I bought it but I didn’t know much about the author or the message. Now that I’ve finished it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom, Self-Improvement | Tagged business, ideas, law of attraction, mindset, money, Napoleon Hill, plan, Review of Think and Grow Rich, success, Think and Grow Rich, thoughts, visualization | Comments Off

“The Star Thrower”

Posted on November 10, 2018 by admin

This short story was adapted from “The Star Thrower” by Loren Eiseley. I enjoy many short stories, especially inspirational ones, and this is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Once upon a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humanitarian Things, Inspirational People | Tagged "The Star Thrower", compassion, inspiration, kindness, Loren Eiseley, short stories, starfish | Comments Off

Stephen Covey on Leadership and Management

Posted on November 6, 2018 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey talks a lot about leadership. The following is an excerpt from the book that examines the difference between leadership and management. Covey considers both important but also stresses the importance … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Mister Rogers

Posted on October 25, 2018 by admin

Have you ever heard of Fred Rogers? You probably have, although you might know him better by the title of “Mister Rogers”, which he used on the show he hosted for over thirty years. I look up to Mister Rogers … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Along with Each Other, Humanitarian Things, Inspirational People | Tagged Fred Rogers, friendship, humility, kindness, learning, lessons, love, Mister Rogers, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, neighbor, respect, role model, teaching, television, TV | Comments Off

A Few of My Favorite Books

Posted on October 18, 2018 by admin

Those of you who’ve followed my blog for a while know how much I love to read. I’ve talked about a lot of books in my posts but I haven’t dedicated a post to the books that have stuck out … Continue reading →

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Review of The 4-Hour Workweek

Posted on October 9, 2018 by admin

The 4-Hour Workweek is one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read. Tim Ferriss packs a lot of information into the book about how to free up vast quantities of time and live more of your life on your … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures, Great Books, Inspirational People, Life Hacks, Personal Freedom | Tagged financial freedom, Review of The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss, time freedom | Comments Off

Sharpen the Saw

Posted on October 1, 2018 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey introduces Habit 7 with the following story: Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree. “What are you doing?” you ask. … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Walt Disney

Posted on September 18, 2018 by admin

There are a handful of people who have inspired me more than anyone else. Walt Disney is close to the top of my list, and this post will explain why. Disney was born into a poor family in Missouri and … Continue reading →

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Review of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Posted on August 18, 2018 by admin

I’ve read a handful of books that have blown my mind, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of those books. I thought it would be good but it’s incredible; I’ll go so far as to say … Continue reading →

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