by Tim Maudlin | Daily Doables, Inspire Point, Life Lessons
Do you know any Me-First people? You know, that person where everything is ALWAYS about them. Cue Toby Keith, “Want to talk about me.” I’m thinking of a person I know. I wouldn’t call him a friend… more like an acquaintance. Years ago, my wife and I ran into him at a...
by Tim Maudlin | Daily Doables, Inspire Point, Life Lessons
How does a person discover the ONE thing that makes their heart sing? You know, the dream you had as a child. For far too long that dream has remained dormant, buried deep in your subconscious. Don’t worry. Your dream is still there. You can rediscover it. This is a...
by Tim Maudlin | Daily Doables, Friendship, Inspire Point, Life Lessons
They’re called yes-men, flatterers, and fair-weather-friends. While it might feel good to have your ego constantly stroked, do “friends” like these really serve you well? For this Inspire Point, consider the following quote: I don’t need a friend who changes when I...
by Tim Maudlin | Daily Doables, Inspire Point, Life Lessons, Mindset
Instant gratification usually carries a negative connotation. It implies a lack of self-control. That extra slice of pie you eat may blow your diet for a day but that’s an example of instant gratification you can live with. Other situations where you lose your...
by Tim Maudlin | Daily Doables, Inspire Point, Life Lessons, Mindset
A lot of people impose limits on themselves based solely on where they are. The rationale is there are better opportunities somewhere else. Really? That’s selling yourself short. Don’t do that! Doing what you can WHERE you are makes you focus on the here and now. You...
by Tim Maudlin | Daily Doables, Friendship, Inspire Point, Life Lessons
Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who was not REALLY there? They were on their phone. They were watching TV. They were thinking about what they would say next. They were everywhere but where you needed them to be! Would they even notice if you...