Three Types of Great Questions
Last year I finished up a degree that included an emphasis on Nursing Education. Since I am a nurse by profession, I studied how to structure a course on nursing. I learned how to design a curriculum and compile a…
10 Questions to Refine Your Vision
If you are ‘going somewhere’ – in life, in business, in leadership, or in relationships – you need to know where that ‘somewhere’ is. As I wrote recently, one of the best ways to do this is by writing your…
A Different Perspective on Reading
Imagine that you had the opportunity to sit down with a famous person at a coffee shop. For one hour, that person would share with you some valuable tips and lessons that they have learned. Would you take the opportunity?…
Why You Have to Write Your Vision
You would never buy an airline ticket to an unknown destination, or even a place as vague as ‘out west someplace.’ You don’t plan a family vacation to ‘somewhere.’ Could it be, however, that you are taking a much more…
What Ship Does Your Life Resemble?
Your life resembles a ship. You are the captain of the vessel, and your possessions and commitments constitute the ship. As you go about your activities each day, the choices that you make steer this ship. You are on your…
Blueprint: Biographies as a Model for Life
I recently invested in a number of new books. My new acquisitions come in all sizes and colors – large and small, hardcover and softcover, red, black, green, and brown. Several of the books were biographies, and they cost a…
Six Guidelines for Choosing a Good Book
Every New Year demands a new reading list, but how do you find a good book worth your time? The following six guidelines help me to select the most worthwhile books, since I can’t read them all. Identify and fill…
Ideas for New Year’s Resolutions
Is this the first post that you have read this winter on new year’s resolutions? Good. I’m sorry to bring up the subject. Yes, we always hear about it, every year. I almost feel guilty writing on this topic, since…
Three Steps to Becoming a Learner
An active mind thirsts for knowledge. Take a moment to assess your ‘mental health’ by asking yourself this question – “Do I like to learn?” Everyone knows that learning shouldn’t stop at graduation. For a lot of people, it practically…
Journaling and Commonplacing
You might think of journaling as a hobby for your nonexistent free time, and most likely, you’ve never even heard of commonplacing. For myself, these two activities are not just a hobby, but vital tools for my life. In fact,…
