“A pebble cast into a pond cause ripples that spread in all directions. Each one of our thoughts, words, and deeds is like that.” Dorothy Day      When I think back to my days growing up in Maryland, one of the things I enjoyed the most doing was taking my bike and riding on … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: Cast Your Pebble →

“Without laughter, life on our planet would be intolerable.” -Steve Allen      Often times when we talk about our emotions the usual suspects that come up are happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, surprise and anger. But underneath these staple emotions are other emotions that help to bring these out. For our purpose today happiness can … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: We All Need A Little Laughter In Our Lives →

“All our dreams can comes true---if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney      One of the most famous American entrepreneurs by far Walt Disney faced many obstacles and various challenges throughout our his life in order to make all of his dreams come true. As his famous quote emphasizes, we just … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: Have Courage →

“Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.” -John Wooden      The late legendary college basketball coach John Wooden was well known and respected not only for helping lead the UCLA Bruins to 10 NCAA championships in 12 years but also through his encouragement … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: What To Measure In Life →

“If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties.” -Francis Bacon      Today's quote is a perfect example of self awareness, specifically to the power of self-perception or belief. Francis Bacon was the Lord Chancellor of England … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: It’s All About Perception →

“What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose.” -Margaret Thatcher      If there was anyone who knew the meaning of success and was … Continue reading Our Moral Compass: Definition of Success →