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In Superman III, Ross Webster is asked why he wants to destroy the opposition when he already has so much. His answer: “It is not enough that I succeed—everyone else must fail.” That line stuck with me when I first heard it in 1983. I didn’t have language for it then, but today we recognize… Seguir leyendo Is it true that I must fail so you can win?

Have you thought about homeschooling your children but don’t think you can do it? I had the opportunity to homeschool our 6 children for 25 years, and I can tell you there are many misconceptions that prevent people from homeschooling their kids when they really want to. Once, I had a conversation with a mother… Seguir leyendo YOU CAN HOMESCHOOL EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT A TEACHER

I am a student of time; mostly because I have a real fear of wasting it. For as long as I can remember, I have given the choices in front of me too much thought in order to make the best decision that will waste the least amount of time. So when I started reading… Seguir leyendo Don’t confuse activity with accomplishment.

My dad was born in Cerritos, San Luis Potosí, a small town where his single mother raised six children. He left school early to work and help support the family. From the stories he told us growing up, two things were always clear: he never wanted to work for someone else, and whatever business he… Seguir leyendo When My Dad Bought a House

The other day I heard a definition of discipline that blew my mind. “Discipline is prioritizing the needs of your future self over your present self.” ~Chase Hughes What a great definition! The reason I require any discipline at all is because there’s nothing in it for my present self. Whether it be exercise, food… Seguir leyendo The One Habit Your Future Self Will Thank You For

I remember preparing for a party years ago, rushing around the house trying to finish a dozen things at once. My kids were still home then, and one of my teenage sons asked how he could help. I handed him a small task because it was what came to mind in the moment. But before… Seguir leyendo We do best what only we can do

One of the most valuable skills we can develop as adults isn’t just giving advice—it’s learning when to take it and when to leave it behind. We live in a world full of opinions. From social media to family gatherings, it seems everyone has something to say about how you should live, parent, spend, or… Seguir leyendo When to Take (and Not Take) Advice

It all started with the swing set in our yard. It seemed like an insurmountable task, but I’d been wanting to hire someone to fix the swing set for a very long time. Some of the wood was broken, it needed painting, some pieces needed to be replaced, I didn’t even know if it made… Seguir leyendo The magic of starting

Some mornings on my walk, I catch myself thinking, “This is boring.” For years, I’ve walked the same route at 6:30 a.m., five times a week. Most of the time, I enjoy it. But every so often, the monotony creeps in. And yet, this one simple habit has transformed my life. An hour of walking… Seguir leyendo When Routine Gets Boring, Keep Going Anyway

I recently got a flat tire. Luckily it was on our driveway. Even better, Arturo was home. Here’s the thing. Neither one of us is good at changing tires. And I could have done it myself. But It meant a lot to me that he stuck around to help me figure it out. Such acts… Seguir leyendo The Law of Value: A Life Principle That Changes Everything