To Be or Not To Be?
Have you ever thought about killing yourself? I did once, briefly. I considered a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Shakespeare created the most memorable suicidal thoughts: “To be, or not to be? That is the question — Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to...
The Value of Grit
Psychologists love the concept of grit, which includes passion and persistence. Studies show that children and adults with grit achieve more than others. I thought about grit as I prepared to start up Mt Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan. My climbing motto was...
Why We Volunteer
Do you ever volunteer to do something for the community? I worked recently with many volunteers. These were individuals who volunteered to enter training to work as a face-to-face volunteer in a new Lifeline program. These individuals devoted many hours a week to...
Do You Have Regrets?
Do you have regrets? Frank Sinatra sang about his: “Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention.” I read recently that individuals over 50 years old say their biggest regrets involve not doing things. What kinds of things? Traveling to other countries,...
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