The CNBC TV show The Profit is about a business expert, Marcus Lemonis, who helps save failing businesses. He invests in them, then sets about making needed changes that bring the business back to profitability. He helps all kinds of businesses from meat-packing plants, to furniture manufacturers, to auto repair firms and sports souvenir manufacturers. He’s a real business genius. The show features several repetitive themes: The business is failing and mostly likely about to die. The owners have a dream for their business …
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The sooner professionals ask questions about how to balance excelling at work with meaning in life the sooner real life begins. I believe Randy’s book and his insightful interview format will help others more easily and wisely address this significant life challenge of meaning. By peering into the lives of professionals who have sought meaning in life, others can learn how they processed decisions about work/life balance, faith, family and purpose. Randy has done a great job of helping the …
I visited with a friend at his office one sunny day several months ago. When I walked into his office on the 17th floor I saw a magnificent view of the rolling hills of north Georgia. The sea of green, the landscape, the wide horizon and the tall Georgia pines were all before me…it was a stunning view. I asked him how far we could see that clear day and he said, “oh, maybe 25 miles or so”…..wow. My …
As a young boy, Frank loved milk. For breakfast he had milk and cereal. At lunch he always drank milk with his sandwich and his mom made him hot chocolate milk after school. And, yes, like all kids, he loved to dip Oreos in his milk. Frank loved it when his mom went to the grocery store to get food…and milk. When Frank was older, he met a dairy farmer while out traveling one day. The farmer asked …
Like American Idol, The X Factor TV show usually features singers who have it all together – attractive young people who can sing and who are usually filled with confidence, attitude and charm. At other times they feature people who you don’t expect to sing well simply because of the way they look….this was the case with Charlotte and Jonathan. Lessons abound, especially for the quick-to-judge audience. Hence the story of Charlotte and Jonathan. While on thier school’s choral team they were paired up on …
I really enjoy watching Public TV’s Antiques Roadshow. Hundreds of people show up at their events to see what their special items are worth. I’m always hoping, as I am sure they are, that the $4.00 poster they bought at the flea market is worth $1,000 or maybe $10,000! During the show, antique experts describe the guests’ items with great detail. Each of the experts have pedigrees in antiques and art history and are more than qualified to state the …
“The Gift of Being Yourself” is an exceptional investigation of the subject of self-identity. The author, David Benner, is able to masterfully bridge the Biblical paradox of death-to-self and self-discovery. He writes, “For if we find our true self we find God, and if we find God, we find our most authentic self.” We don’t find our true self by seeking self-identity but by seeking God. Benner sees our identity not as a creation but as a discovery and as …
When I was young I can only recall a few times when I was passionate about something. I ran for student body president and later for Governor of Boys State and I also remember being pretty eager to achieve Eagle Scout rank. Besides that, I was mainly eager to enjoy life, be liked and be accepted by my peers. I recently talked to my 9th grade son about the idea of getting bothered about something…..bothered in a good way…like bothered …
A father's timely words to a wayward son, changes his life forever. …
I have to admit, I am a pretty big American Idol fan. Watching skillful undiscovered talent shine under the pressure of national television and professional judges is pretty amazing. There’s an excitement and a beauty in hearing nervous amateurs sing so powerfully, right on pitch. Many of the singers are from humble beginnings and are not even aware that they have such a marvelous talent. I cheer with them when they find out they’re “going to Hollywood” as their reward …