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You know it is in your brain because you remember putting it there, but getting it out when it is needed is not always easy.  This must have been a problem for others before it was a problem for you, so perhaps you would be interested in the combined thoughts of those who have worked diligently to find an answer.

First, it just stands to reason that if you…

It is rather obvious that your brain is going to receive some kind of training every day, like it or not.  That being the case, it would seem like a good idea to see that it gets the right kind of training.  Here is one system that may give you a good start:

Guard your brain from physical damage.  The brain is guarded by a hard shell, but the inside consists…

Different people have different ways of receiving information. Until you discover how a person receives information, you will not be sure you are being understood.  There are at least four ways a person might receive and interpret what you deliver.…

Maybe in your daily routine, you see something that in your opinion could be changed profitably but fear that advocating it would disturb your relationship with those who would be effected by the change.  These might be your work associates, club members, community friends, even family members and others.   Here are some ideas that may help you to have it your…

The natural reaction to someone you are dealing with  who is having a bad hair day is to respond with the same negative tone and manner.  However, you having a superior nature, can change all that and make something positive out of it all.  It is all in knowing how to deal with the difficult.  Here are some superior tactics.

1. Make up your mind that you will…

You are having a typical good natured day when all of a sudden you encounter someone who is not trying to make your life miserable but is just preoccupied with an overload of his/her own frustrations and needs.  The typical response is to snap back with a remark that is in keeping

with the same mood.

If you prefer your own more peaceful attitude, you…

Yes, there is joy in never-ending self-improvement.  Whether you are a dad, a mom, a student, an accomplished employee, the boss or whatever, life is so much more interesting if you are always improving yourself instead of just being satisfied with your present gifts and talents.   How do you create such an interest in daily life?  The successful…

This is so simple you would wonder why it took until 350 b. c. before the law of cause and effect was clearly set forth by Aristotle   It is a physical and mental law that clearly states that there is a reason for every thing that happens.

If there is an effect in your life that you like, you can easily identify its cause.  By repeating the cause, you can…

Strictly speaking you can’t save time like you would save money in the bank.  You can only reallocate your time and usage from nonproductive things to areas of high value.     Herein lies the key to success.  Time management is the ability to choose the sequence of events. By exerting  your self-discipline with regard to time, you can choose what to…

Have you ever had the experience of starting out on a task and while on the way, came onto something that you had been thinking about accomplishing and had been distracted. You took care of it but the same thing happened on the way to the second chore.  And at the end of the day, the first job and perhaps some others remained undone.  That is just one example of the powerful force of self-discipline. …

With all of the routine things we do daily, it is important that we have a purpose to guide and focus our desires and intentions.  It gives meaning and motivation to life’s direction.  When it is not in mind, subconsciously we might feel a little empty.   

In general, we are purposeful beings organized to master a purpose.  We are…

You have a viewpoint and you would like others to share it.  There are some things you can do to influence your prospective audience without their hardly being aware of it.  It begins with your stance–the way you carry yourself.  It is as if you already have your way.

For instance you could agree with yourself that you will take on the stance that causes you…

Sometimes you just can’t help it.  It is just something you can’t accomplish without assistance.  In such critical times it is nice to have some help from the psychologists who have had extensive experience with this problem. Here is what they advise:

1.  Present your situation in an honest manner without exaggeration.  You will discover that most  people…

This has reference to something that each of us is born with according to the psychologists.  It is an abounding enthusiasm for some particular thing.   All you need to do is discover it and turn it on. Everything you need is already inside of you.  You are completely wired with instincts and reflexes specifically designed so you can…

These are the FINAL Smiles for Life Totals as of August 1, 2014 and represent the funds that are available to be distributed to local charities.  

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You would need to do a lot of research to discover anyone who has a past  that is more impressive than their potential for a future.  The worst thing you can do is to get bogged down in the past.  You may be able to learn from the past but you can’t live in it.

Whether you are considering your employee situation, a leader position your responsibilities as a…

We receive a lot of requests for charity dental work and we do our best to hear their stories and then either help them ourselves or direct them to an organization here in the Nashville area that is set up for this type of outreach.  This one came from a young person in West Virginia.  Her story touched my heart, so I just thought I'd see if any Crown Council offices in her vicinity might know of a way to give her some hope.  If there are any clinics or resources that you know of, I would be…

If we have just ordinary ambition, we will be constantly seeking ways to improve our skills and abilities.  In this process, it is interesting to take a lesson from the coaches that are training athletes to be successful competitors.   One very successful coach claims to have discovered that you can’t train your body or exceed at anything before you train the brain.   You…

I've got a really nice family moving to Albuquerque.  Any crown council members want them as patients?

The Smiles for Life campaign has raised $1,346,681.99  as of July 18, 2014.  Final office-by-office results will be released after we have accounted for all funds received by August 1, 2014…