A lot of people have read Robert Kiyosaki’s books (and he has a lot of them), but this is the one that started them all. I think what endears people to Rich Dad Poor Dad is the story. It seems to me that whenever a non-fiction book teaches with stories, it does very well. So, […]
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Back When I Was A Kid
We must eliminate from our minds a few phrases when we are making decisions about how we will be raising our kids. They are the sayings like: “When I was a kid…” and “If I had done that when I was a kid, my dad would have…” or “Back when we were in school they […]
What I Love About My Father
I have been thinking a lot about my father ever since we celebrated Father’s Day together earlier this summer. This is by no means the first time that I’ve ever thought about what makes my father such a special person in my life, but I have been far more intentional about reflecting on him in […]
Missed Opportunity Are My Parents To Blame
Parent’s have undying love for their babies which grows stronger and stronger each and every day. The infancy months where four hourly feeds are followed by the hand aching task of burping baby. Dribbles of milk flow through your fingers as the infant rests his/her weary scrunched up face in the palm of your hand […]
Ten Tips To Prevent Or Subdue Temper Tantrums
CHALLENGE: “Whenever David doesn’t get his way he throws himself on the floor, screams, kicks and cries incessantly. What can we do to help him overcome this behavior?” TIP: What is David getting out of this behavior. First make sure that you are not rewarding this type of behavior, positively or negatively because both will […]
The Tale Of My First Deer
My family has had a deer lease in San Marcos, Texas since I was about seven years old. I loved going deer hunting every winter with my step dad. I had been hunting for five years with my mom and my step dad, and I got to see many animals during this time. However I […]
Unique Father S Day Gifts On The Cheap
With Father’s Day right around the corner, the last minute scramble starts as people are rushing out to buy their dad a power tool or maybe a necktie. It doesn’t matter that he has every tool he could ever want or that he has a closet full of ties and only 5 occasions all year […]
Tiger Woods The Best In Golf
There are many sports that people really enjoy watching: Football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, etc. Yet many of these people don’t like to watch golf, because they say that it lacks the action and excitement that other sports do. Despite people feeling this way, there is one awesome golfer who really stands out and makes […]
Break In A Baseball Glove
One of life’s greatest lessons is learning how to break in a baseball glove. The secrets to conditioning a glove are passed along to little leaguers like an heirloom watch is entrusted to a new generation. This was a time-honored tradition in my family. Each winter, come later October or early November, when the fallen […]
Develop Your Flexibility Strength Balance Health And Further Your Tai Chi Training
My Dad got me into martial arts, back when I was twelve, as a way to get me away from the video game console and out doing some exercise. I’m grateful for that, in a lot of ways. Martial arts has made me a lot more fit, and giving me confidence and a career, actually. […]
Giant Baseball Gloves You Grow Into Them
Fathers always buy their children enormous baseball gloves; it’s a fact of childhood. The gloves are oversized and never fit on the poor kid’s hand, but dad insists that they will grow into it. Eventually. Once you reach adulthood, you tend to realise that dad probably just wanted to save himself the price of two […]
You Must Work Hard To Be Rich Myth Or Truth
‘One of the most common myths about getting rich or achieving financial success is that working hard is the key to create wealth,’ declared Jamie McIntyre. Jamie is a very much sought after personal development coach and has traveled all over the world meeting and learning from some of the best teachers in this world […]
My Eyes
It has come to my attention that wearing glasses stinks. My father wears glasses, and i dont know if it is that I didnt want to hear it, or I just plain ignored him, but apparently he has been complaining about glasses since I was young. Well pops, do something about it! Actually I can’t […]
Gaining Wealth And Success Without Climbing The Corporate Ladder
Many people fall into depression because no matter how hard they work and no matter how much time they spend in the office, they are still far from being successful. While many see their jobs as a means of finding personal expression and fulfillment, majority of people define their success in terms of money. They […]
How Chronic Fatigue Has Affected My Life
Many of you have heard the term ‘chronic fatigue’ I am sure. Far fewer of you probably know the technical, medical knowledge about the disease. While I could share with you page after page, hour after hour of information on chronic fatigue, I think it is more appropriate to share just how deeply chronic fatigue […]
Branson Brains But Parents Put Me Down The Mine
Lack of communication in the education system of yesterday deprived many a scholar of becoming the next Richard Branson, due to the fact the importance of having an education behind you was never first and foremost on our list of studies unlike it is today in 21st century schools. Caring parents need to know where […]
The Power Of Notes
Notes are very powerful. They express your thanks, encouragement, sympathy, apology, congratulations, feelings, and requests to others. Many people create notes on a computer and print them or send them through the Internet. However, I believe the most effective notes are handwritten. A handwritten note is personal and rare. Due to this, it will be […]
How To Select A Perfect Gift For Dad
Are you confused in selecting a gift for your dad this birthday? Selecting a gift for your dad can be notoriously difficult. They are often not quite happy with the idea of a birthday gift. One of the most ideal gifts for your dad would be picking up a traditional shirt or a formal tie. […]
6 Popular Gift Ideas For Father S Day
Father’s Day is a special day for any man who is a dad. Handmade cards by little ones and his favorite home-cooked meal are not all you can do for him, though. There is a wide variety of popular gifts for Father’s Day that you can choose from to surprise him with. Some easy ideas […]
Tools Purchasing For A Gift
Before you head to the local hardware store to purchase the set of screwdrivers for your tool present to give this year, take some time to find the right gift for your loved one. Let’s face it, dad has a garage full of tools and you have no real idea as to what is out […]