Busy Is the New Stupid

A friend sent me a YouTube video of Warren Buffett and Bill Gates (two of the world’s richest men) talking about the value of time. The video is titled, “Busy Is the New Stupid.” In the video, Gates talked about how surprised he was that Buffett had so few things...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

With Valentine’s Day coming up on Thursday, I thought I’d add a little levity to this week’s blog. However, in an effort to help you do what you do better, I’m going to tie this to a couple of the 7 F’s of True Success—namely Family (that includes Friends) and Fun. As...

If God Was Interviewed on 60 Minutes …

Recently, I read Faith Under Fire by Roger Benimoff.  It’s a memoir about his time serving as an Army chaplain during his second tour of duty in the Iraq War. At the beginning of the book, he recounts a time when he was asked to give a one-minute talk to the troops....

A.G. Gaston and His 10 Rules for Success

A friend of mine told me about one day, years ago, when her daughter came home from elementary school clearly disappointed. The teachers had assigned parts for the 4th grade Alabama History play that day. The play was an annual event and a big deal, and all the little...

I am thankful for …

At work and in life, I strive to live each day with a thankful frame of mind. I realize I have so many things to be thankful for, and I am humbled by that fact. Like many of you, I find the holidays to be the perfect time to relax and enjoy family in all its...