You might think financially successful people would rank superior intelligence as a key for others to succeed likewise. It did show up on the list—but #21 on the list. Far below the top five.
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What did show up—actually #3—in that list of 733 first generation millionaires polled was social skills. More specifically, the ability to get along with other people.
Good health is the result of many factors. Genetics and past experiences can’t always be undone, yet what makes the biggest difference in better health are the choices we make now and the habits we form.
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That’s good news. It means we’re not as much victims as what it often seems like. Making better choices each day, taking simple steps and doing them consistently over a long time will make huge differences in the overall quality of your life.
Recently, we were leaving the house at 8am on a Saturday. Due to the fact that our home was on the market, and it was a weekend, we made sure everything was clean and vacuumed before leaving in case of a sudden showing request. I made the comment to my husband about how nice it was to be leaving the house in such great shape before we left.
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Immediately, he replied, “Well Honey, we could just leave Realtor cards out on the entry table all year long so we think our house is still on the market.”
There is no better place to learn the art of cooperation than in marriage. And it’s not an option—not if you desire to experience all that marriage was designed to be.
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Cooperation in marriage is learning how to flow together. That can only happen over the long haul by showing love and respect for each other.
I can give a very sharp, loud whistle. It started as a simple goal in my boyhood. Little did I know how important a tool it would become in my parenting toolbag.
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My clan knows the Dad Whistle well. It’s a particular call that is unmistakeable to not only my adult sons and daughters, but my daughters-in-law and grandkids as well.
“A man works from sun to sun, but a woman’s work is never done.”
Such a true statement! I wonder if most women really realize what they are in for when they become a mom. I know I didn’t.
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I grew up as the second oldest of six children and took over major responsibilities with my older sister whenever my mom was sick, hospitalized, having a baby, or away with my dad. We had the younger children and the household well organized: meals, laundry, homework, care of the “three little ones,” but wow, Mom could never be replaced.
It’s only been a month since I announced Gail’s launch of Mentoring Moments For Moms via Periscope. Short, daily bursts of encouragement and helpful hints for busy moms.
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It was new territory technologically—but, man, was it worth it! Over 200 moms now follow Gail and look forward to the daily scopes. And new followers every day.
Gail and I are in a whirlwind season right now—and have been for a while. All good things yet NUTS! Have made three out of state trips in the last month. Spoke at a national conference. Had grandchildren as houseguests for several nights. Relocating Gail’s dad from out of state to a Tulsa senior living community. Gail is going to Paris, France next week. And, oh—we sold our condo and are moving this week.
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Those are the biggies. Doesn’t include computer conversions, car repairs, and everyday life in general. Amidst it all, many have commented on how fast we provide information needed and get things done.
We’ve all been in that situation where you are attempting to convey something of importance and your spouse responds, “Do what now?”
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It can be pretty disappointing to have to repeat what you just said. This seems to happen more often with women downloading information to their man than it does the other way around.
What if someone handed you a list of actions that if done consistently, would give you a 95% chance of success to accomplish what you wanted? As far as I’m concerned, sign me up!
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That’s what most of us have yearned for. “If someone would just show me what to do!” But the harsh reality is that even when we do know what to do, we don’t stick with it—we lack the discipline to finish what we start.
