Grade Inflation
For many years now there’s been a steady trend in education called “grade inflation.” It means that every year more and more A’s are given out regardless of how well …
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Quitting and Winning
You’ve heard the saying, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” But maybe we should add to that saying that those who never win and never quit, are likely playing …
Read More Ranking Restaurants
Remember the roadrunner cartoons from when you were a kid? Think about this, “If the coyote had enough money to buy all that acme stuff, why didn’t he just go …
Read More Authorities Give Direction
A frantic mother was trying to calm her five year old boy who was throwing a temper tantrum as the crowded plane was preparing to leave. Seeing the mother’s dilemma …
Read More 2 Fleas- Choices
Two fleas were at the bottom of a hill. One said to the other, “Shall we walk or take the dog?” Life is full of choices. Big and little choices. …
Read More Do I Really Need It?
Perhaps you heard about the executive that hired a new secretary who hadn’t worked in an office environment for the past 20 years. He knew he was in trouble when …
Read More Maxwell’s Priority System
Leadership expert John Maxwell lists 3 questions every Christian should ask when prioritizing their use of time. 1. What is required of me? This is the starting place. What things …
Read More Point of Diminishing Returns
A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up …
Read More Favorite Color- Plaid
An indecisive man was asked to choose his favorite color. After thinking about it for a long time he finally answered, “Plaid.” That man probably had difficulty managing his time, …
Read More Decisiveness
If we are to manage our time well there is one character quality that must be cultivated. It is decisiveness. Being decisive means focusing on our destination rather than focusing …
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