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There are choices in life that lead to nowhere and a lifetime of regret and often bitterness.. They are called blaming, and complaining . There are many who have been dealt difficult hands in this world but some rise above … Continue reading →

Over and over I am impressed with the number of people who each day make the world a little better.We are often bombarded with data that implies that the world has gone to hell in a hand basket. There is … Continue reading →

When Diane Thomas was in college on a scholarship she was devastated when she received an F on one of her creative writing pieces. She begged the professor to change the grade because she feared losing her scholarship. He agreed … Continue reading →

Most of those that survived the Holocaust in Europe have died in the past few years.It was my distinct privilege to interview many of them and we must remember those that suffered and perished not from a sense of vengeance … Continue reading →

There is a vast difference between being an optimist and a Pollyanna. I will certainly agree that most times I see the potential rather than the downside of an issue or choice.Also I have a habit of flushing out every … Continue reading →

I was recently asked in Boston while giving a talk on the Holocaust if our current political situation was similar to Germany in the 1930’s.My response was that I did not vote for Trump, and find his behavior and rhetoric … Continue reading →

So many of my friends and loved ones marched in different cities yesterday, and my hope is that the march will be followed by active participation .My hope is that this is a movement to make our government more responsive … Continue reading →

I am often told that I have genuine public speaking ability. This belief is usually followed by statements like” I know it is easy for you Sal because you are a natural.” Guess what? I have spoken to groups as … Continue reading →

Harold Greenwald the founder of “Direct Decision Therapy once told me that a good portion of our lives is spent asking for permission.He made it clear that he was not blaming others for our behavior, but indicated that the major … Continue reading →

One of the questions I consistently ask in my consulting business is”What do you need from me to be successful.” I cannot operate in an insular fashion that believes I always know what the expectations are.If I know what the … Continue reading →