by Rich Patterson | Feb 24, 2020 | Character, Encouragement
Positive or Negative We are either positive or negative, with everyone with whom we meet. Think for a moment about all the people with whom you meet on any given day. You see your significant other, your children, maybe the neighbor, and all of them before you even...
by Rich Patterson | Feb 12, 2020 | Personal Improvement
Train Your Perceptions Marcus Aurelius writes that we should train our perceptions. He goes on to say, “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” –Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. Even with...
by Rich Patterson | Jan 20, 2020 | Encouragement, Parenting
Difficulties With Kids As a high-altitude snowmobiler, I am familiar with the problems one faces riding in the mountains. We meet our challenges more easily when friends and those of like interest surround us. When we all work together to make it happen, so it is...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 30, 2019 | Character, Encouragement
The Magic Four: Determination I have been writing about the magic four qualities that will make all the difference when applied in your life. The previous blog wrote about Persistence, and today I would like to discuss Determination. In the next blog, I will write...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 20, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Adding Value to Others Since I often write about young people and how to help them with their lives, I say that I am thinking about helping kids learn about adding value to others. However, all of this applies to us as adults as well. Adding value to others involves...
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