You may notice that I use the words Thank You a lot. I sign a lot of my correspondence using that salutation. I do that because it causes me to pause and think before I sign off. Do I always mean it when I use it? No! But there is never a time I am...Read More
I started the day receiving the following message from someone I consider my teacher. I met the author of this piece 25 years ago when I was first studying the DiSC behavioral model. I did not know anything about the self-help industry. I did not know anything about personal development. I knew even less about...Read More
Some may think starting the day with a reading about ‘fear’ would make the day a bit dark. However, I it to be a challenge. My morning reading started with a quote: “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Ralph Waldo Emerson So I thought about my business — which in my case is also...Read More
Are you living your Don’t Die Spirit Today? Peace, Andrea Goeglein, PhD http://www.dontdiebooks.com/ https://www.servingsuccess.com/ www.Facebook.com/DrSuccessPhDRead More
Giving, and the positive impact on the giver, is a very hot topic this week. There seems to be no end to people and causes that are in need. A search of TED.com resulted in a an interesting conversation (as always) on the subject of the future of philanthropy. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/katherine_fulton_you_are_the_future_of_philanthropy.html Happy Giving. Thank you. Andrea...Read More
One of my favorite researchers has done it again. Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener renowned author of many books in the field of positive psychology published some great research on giving to charity and increased personal happiness. The link to the actual study can be found at: http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/11-038.pdf The research compared people in a rich and a...Read More
I do not believe the cliche “all things happen for a reason” as many use it…when something bad happens there is some ‘reason’ why it happened and your job is to find out what that reason is and learn from it. Hogwash. There is only one reason anything happens and that is because the purpose...Read More
Okay, so I get Mercury is retrograde. The post I just wrote was published with no content. So being the persistent soul that I am, I will do it again. I have republished many of Dr. Biswas-Diener’s blogs and suggested you purchase his great books on positive psychology. Today he has made an offer I...Read More
Note: If you buy the book from Amazon, make sure to only pay the $9.97 price! The Book is not out of stock at $9.97 and you can have all you want! Or, go to http://www.ServingSuccess.com/ A big thank you to all who have purchased the book today. I will be hosting a call to...Read More
I have incredible news for you. Being aware all the time is overrated. Research supports us taking a rest and NOT being so darned aware. What follows is a reprint of an article by Robert Biswas-Diener. As I prepare for my first real vacation in several years, I know I plan to heed the advice....Read More
