Choices…

Life is a series of choices. The better your choices, the better your results. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” And that’s great advice whether you’re six or a hundred and six. So the next time...

Courtesy…

The word “courtesy” is defined as “showing politeness in your attitude and behavior toward others.” And, as you’ve probably heard more times than you can count, it pays to be courteous. Fred Rogers was a man who understood the importance...

Kindness…

You’ve probably heard it said many times in many different ways: It pays to be kind. One man who understood this fact was Fred McFeely Rogers. Fred Rogers was not only the star of his own kid-friendly TV show (which was called Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood); he was...

Helping Others…

If you’d like to feel better about yourself, try this: find somebody who needs your help, and help them. Booker T. Washington (1856 – 1915) was an American educator, author, lecturer, and advisor to presidents. Born into slavery, he was freed at age nine. Young...

Habits…

When you establish a good habit, you’re doing yourself a big favor. But if you fall into a bad habit, you may discover that some bad habits can be very hard to break. Ben Franklin understood that the easiest way to stop a bad habit is to never get started. He...