Surrogate fathers and other male figures stepped in to give guidance after my dad died. Businessmen taught me to honor my commitments; others gave me opportunities beyond my wildest imaginations. Authors and speakers set good, solid examples of high standards and lofty goals for me; mature, committed Christians nurtured and instructed me.

We cannot start over, but we can begin now, and make a new beginning

Setting goals helps bring your future into your present and the present is the only time we can take action.

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure... it just means you haven't succeeded yet. Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.

The 3 C's of Life: Choices, Chances and Changes.You must make a choice to take a chance or you will never change.

To raise positive kids, we as parents must identify the qualities necessary for success, convince our children that they have the potential for success, and show them how to stake their claims in life.

Your first encounter of the day has a more direct bearing on your attitude for that day than your next five encounters.