Category Archives: Commentary

Are You Raising Yourself Up by Pushing Others Down?

If you have ever taken a martial art, you might have run into that one person in the school that just had to prove that they were better than you. Whether they threw you too hard, or threw a punch that you were not advanced enough to block, they let you know through their action…

How to be Mentored

Whether your pursuit is professional speaking, small business success, or even tai chi, the fastest way to proficiency is by being mentored. Having someone that is only one or hundreds of steps ahead is the most efficient way that I know of to move forward in any skill. The problem that most people have with…

How to be a Superhero – Part 5: Joining Forces with Other Superheroes

This is the fifth part of a five part series on “How to be a Superhero.”  If you missed part one, two, three, or four then make sure to check them out. The last post was about taking action. Why there are many ways that you can take action in becoming a superhero, the most…

How to be a Superhero – Part 4: Taking Action

This is the fourth part of a five part series on “How to be a Superhero.”  If you missed part one, two, or three, then  make sure to check them out. In my last post, I provided some tips on how you can develop your superpowers. Once your superpowers are significant enough to take on…

How to be a Superhero – Part 3: Developing Your Superpowers

This is the third part of a five part series on “How to be a Superhero.”  If you missed part one or two, make sure to check them out. The Story of an Amaryllis In November, my then girlfriend (now fiancée), bought an Amaryllis bulb (which is actually a Hippeastrum).  Her hope was that the…