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Early in my life, “Just Getting By” could have been my motto. I was an intelligent kid, which meant I could get “B’s” in high school without opening a book or studying. That attitude followed me to college, where I quickly figured out the minimum requirements I needed to meet to stay in school. I … Read more

According to one prominent research agency’s “State of the Workplace 2023” survey, 44 percent of global employees experienced daily workplace stress in 2023. This percentage – amounting to nearly half of all workers – represented an all-time high for the second year in a row, according to the researchers. No data has been reported yet for 2024, … Read more

Don’t you like new things? Maybe it is a new shirt or a new dress. Or a new computer, a new smartphone, or a new TV. Or a new house, a new car, or a new job. There is something intriguing that goes with the novelty of having or experiencing something new, a freshness that … Read more

This week millions of people around the world, on every continent, will celebrate Christmas which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. This holiday is probably the most widely recognized of any annual observance, although not everyone celebrates it for the same reason. This time of year, the question is often asked, “What is the true … Read more

I began my working career at an early age, at Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works when I was 14 years old. At that time, I was physically weak and often felt inferior due to my lack of strength. However, my boss reminded me success in business relies not on physical strength but on wisdom. Moses … Read more

“Zealous” is an interesting word. It means showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. It is good to be zealous, if we are zealous for the right things. The apostle Paul wrote, “It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good…”(Galatians 4:18). What might that good purpose be? Nineteenth-century Anglican … Read more

One of the most basic problems in business is making certain to have the right people working in the right positions. No matter how talented, people placed in the wrong positions can create a lot of problems, as well as considerable dissatisfaction at work. This is not a new problem, however. We even find a good example in the … Read more

This week people across the U.S.A. will observe another Thanksgiving Day, as it has been observed since 1863. The practice, however, dates to the early 1600’s when immigrants from England made it an annual celebration. This is also part of the traditions of other nations, including Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and unofficially in countries like … Read more

We live in unprecedented times. The airwaves are filled with words, as is the Internet. Thanks to social media, anyone with the capacity for talking can post any information, ideas and opinions they choose to present. Because TV news is now 24/7, there is no end to commentary and expositions on the day’s news and … Read more

Most people handle failure much better than they handle success. Failure can build a person, while success can ruin a person. I have seen this in the lives of business leaders, politicians, athletes, actors, celebrities and local dignitaries. Perhaps the challenge of properly handling success is why Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become … Read more

There once was a time when people would get a job and remain in the same employment for decades. It would literally be the job of a lifetime. But that is rarely the case today. For the most part, the days of retiring from the same company with gold watches and hefty pensions are relics … Read more