All right, I've had enough with seeing old foreigners take advantage of slum kids. The fact that I was just at work last Friday, looking at a completely disoriented foreigner with goggles on his face kissing a 16-year-old student without anyone speaking up is appalling. Do immigration officers, police, or security guards even approach the... Continue Reading →
Lewis Howes: Aggressive Mask – Introduction
Imagine the moments before a fight. One of the biggest fights that I've ever watched had to be Tito Trinidad vs. Ricardo Mayorga. This was big on so many levels because it was the Puerto Ricans versus the Nicaraguans. At one point in one of the rounds, Ricardo Mayorga began taunting Trinidad and there was... Continue Reading →
Terry Crews’ Section In Tribe of Mentors Struck A Nerve
Voluntary Relationships Terry Crews, in his excerpt in Tim Ferris' 'Tribe of Mentors, said something that really struck me. He said all his relationships must be voluntary. If his wife wanted to leave him, so be it. Grandparents and family members suddenly don't want to call him anymore, ok. However, he said the same thing should... Continue Reading →
Dale Carnegie’s: Making People Glad To Do What You Want
Because of our personal preferences and interests, we're never able to look at life through someone else's shoes, right? We want to look at how we can benefit ourselves first versus anyone else. That's why the term "selfish" gets thrown around so much in relationships and friendships. How can you begin to suggest things to... Continue Reading →
Five Major Deposits Into An Emotional Bank Account
It's time to figure out how to build an emotional bank account. Understanding The Individual What might be perceived as a deposit through the eyes of you might not constitute as one for someone else. Better yet, it might even be a withdrawal. Going on a walk, eating ice cream, or doing an activity out... Continue Reading →
The Emotional Bank Account by Stephen Covey
An Emotional Bank Account is a metaphor that describes the amount of trust that's been built up in a relationship. It's the feeling of safeness you have with another human being. - Stephen Covey Update -- April 3rd -- Emotional Bank Account Course is officially live! So, after my blog has gotten a significant amount... Continue Reading →
Reward Your Inner Child
People have forgotten about laughter being one of the greatest elixirs on the planet. When you laugh, not only does it help your abs (for my fitness enthusiasts), but releases endorphins and feel-good brain chemicals. Will Smith, who's a remarkable and iconic figure (not just a movie star), has sent shockwaves across the planet with... Continue Reading →
Stephen Covey – Circle of Concern vs. Circle of Influence
"People think the world is going insane right now with the problems happening but I think we're doing just fine. 7 million of us cramped up on this planet....I think we're going a pretty good job." - Jim Carey This is a prime example of not only proactive language, but also the circle of concern... Continue Reading →