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I heard a story about a man touring a foundry. The tour guide asked the man if he would wait for him for a few minutes and he would be right back. After a few minutes the man heard awful sounding noises coming from the furnace where the dross was being separated.       WhenContinue reading “The Story Of The Man Who Toured The Foundry”

4/3–Start Your Day Off Right Series Quote: 4/3–Don’t waste your time & energy on worry Story: 4/3–There was a business executive who was deep in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hands, wondering if anything couldContinue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 4/3”

4/3–Can You Spare A Minute? 4/3–In the light of calm and steady self-awareness, inner energies wake up and work miracles without any effort on your part.

I was first introduced to the idea of inciting incidents in Donald Miller’s brilliant book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. In fact, that’s what inspired me to take Robert McKee’s Story Seminar. As an offshoot of that book, Don started a company called Storyline, and I love its mission: to help people tellContinue reading “Don’t Accumulate Possessions but Experiences”

–A very old lady looked in the mirror one morning. She had three remaining hairs on her head, and being a positive soul, she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today.” So she braided her three hairs, and she had a great day. Some days later, looking in the mirror one morning, preparing forContinue reading “Story Of The Lady With Three Hair On Her Head”

4/2– Start Your Day Off Right Series Quote: 4/2–Power is actualized only when word and deed have not parted company. Story: 4/2–Napoleon’s horse was once startled and raced away out of the control of the famous general. An alert private mounted his horse and quickly brought Napoleon’s horse under control. Napoleon responded, “Thank you, Captain.”Continue reading “Start Your Day Off Right Series 4/2”

4/2–Can You Spare A Minute? 4/2–When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful

Napoleon’s horse was once startled and raced away out of the control of the famous general. An alert private mounted his horse and quickly brought Napoleon’s horse under control. Napoleon responded, “Thank you, Captain.” The soldier was taken aback, yet saluted and snapped, “Thank you, sir.” He immediately headed for his barracks, packed his bagsContinue reading “The Story Of The Man And Napoleons Horse”