By Chris Brady I flipped a coin. Seriously. My father and I were trying to decide which division of General Motors should be my “sponsor” during my co-op work experience while attending GMI Engineering & Management Institute (Kettering University today). The choice was between Buick and AC, and AC won the flip. Weeks [...]
By Bryan Hyde My dad has been gone for 21 years. That’s nearly half my life, yet sometimes it seems like an eye-blink. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve encountered him in my dreams and seized precious moments to say what needed to be said only to wake up to the reality of [...]
By Chris Brady Happiness lies not in getting what you want but in wanting what you have. In a rushed society of more, bigger, faster, shinier, louder, fancier, more expensive, more expansive, more ostentatious — something must get crowded out. Usually those “somethings” are the little things. And often, those little things might be the [...]
By Chris Brady Nightmares Imagine you’re on stage in front of a bunch of people. They’re all looking at you, it’s quiet as a funeral home, you can hear a pin drop, your mouth is dry, and you have no idea what to say or what you’re even expected to say. You don’t know why [...]
By Garrett Gunderson Blatant lies are easy to recognize and avoid; the subtle lies can ultimately be more destructive because they are much more difficult to detect and uproot. Subtle lies seem to make sense and to carry a certain air of credibility. They are often supported by supposed proof and factual evidence that spread [...]
By Steve D’Annunzio Devotion to the ego-self is an addiction to one’s own thoughts. Devotion to the God-Self comes down to a commitment to witness your thoughts without taking them personally. Normal thoughts are often chaotic and destructive, while spiritual awareness is creative and empowering. You cannot become love as long as you are more [...]
The nation of Burma was once described by Kipling as, “quite unlike any land you know about.” Famous for its rich culture and heritage, Burma is also sadly renowned for the brutality of its current regime. Political and armed conflict between the repressive military regime and its opponents have displaced more than 3.5 million people [...]
By Kevin Mogavero Rights, a paradox of leadership. In most cases, people become leaders to defend or increase the rights of others. Martin Luther, Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, Gandhi and Mother Teresa are easy examples. Think about Steve Jobs, your local insurance agent, professional athletes and your local AC repair guy. The leaders [...]
By Chris Brady Children and adults alike fantasize about becoming big successes. Everyone wonders what it would be like to have huge talent, amazing gifts, and the opportunity to become great at something. Fame and fortune is reserved for the lucky few. But that last part is a lie. There is no easy street to [...]
By Orrin Woodward While many think talent is the separation point between the successful and the unsuccessful in life, the truth is that hard work and focus trumps talent every time. Don’t misunderstand me, successful people are extremely talented, but then again, unsuccessful people have plenty of talent as well, albeit unused. Talent is given [...]
