Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2016
Of all the things I do for the Josephson Institute, raising money is the most uncomfortable. I’ve had to accept, however, that public support is a critical aspect of our ability to help improve the ethical quality of society, an audacious (if not arrogant) ambition. Shortly after I became a father for the first time (I now have five exceptional …
Buy one or a dozen books to experience and share Michael’s cogent, wise and warm words. Only $10 for his booklet “Making Ethical Decisions” Only $15 for a beautiful hard cover book of some of your favorite essays in “The Best is Yet to Come.” And if you really want to help make a donation of $25 with your …
“Today’s news is tomorrow’s history. The only way to get to the top and stay on top is to keep learning.” – Michael Josephson
Sarah’s mom agreed to let her 16-year-old go to a party if she promised to be home by midnight. But as the Cinderella hour approached, Sarah did a quick risk/reward calculation. She knew her mom would be angry and probably ground her, but she was having so much fun she decided it was worth it. Sure enough, when she got …
Support, encourage, advise, listen and console with love and kindness. Experience gratification in
When it comes to working on our character it is never too late or too little. I don’t mean to imply you’re a bad person
“Kind hearts are the gardens. Kind thoughts are the roots. Kind words are the flowers. Kind deeds are the fruits Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds. Fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
There is an ever-growing body of knowledge about the nature and causes of happiness. For one thing, it’s clear that happiness is a feeling, not a circumstance. Happiness is more than just fun or pleasure. It’s a more durable sense of well being.
One of the great challenges to our humanity is acknowledging and overcoming our natural tendency to think less of and discriminate against people who are different from us racially, ethnically, religiously, or ideologically. Despite persistent rhetoric about prizing diversity, political debates often reflect disdain and contempt for those we disagree with, and prejudices of all sorts are more readily stated. …
In a society preoccupied with the quest for material possessions, it’s easy to overlook the fact that our most valuable possessions are our best memories. Good memories are a form
There are two lasting bequests we can give our children: One is roots. The other is wings. – Hodding Carter, Jr.
The Seven Social Sins (Aqui esta en castellano) Wealth without work – Riqueza sin trabajo Pleasure without conscience – Placer sin conciencia. Knowledge without character – Conocimientos sin carácter Commerce without morality – Negocios sin moral Science without humanity – Ciencia sin amor a la humanidad Worship without sacrifice – Religiosidad sin sacrificio Politics without principle – Política sin principios …
In the past year, did you keep the money if a cashier gave you too much change? Did you lie to your boss, a customer, or a significant other? Did you use the Internet for personal reasons at work? Did you distort or conceal facts on a resumé or in a job interview? Did you inflate an expense or insurance …
“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. – Will Rogers
A listener wrote to say she was selecting some of her favorite commentaries to put into a notebook for her 12-year-old son. She said she was going to underline portions she
Maturity is the ability to stick with a job until it’s finished; to do a job without being supervised; to carry money without spending it. – Ann Landers
When one of my daughters was confronted with the fact that she had really hurt another child with a mean comment, she cried and immediately wanted to apologize. That was a good thing,
Before you Speak… T-H-I-N-K Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?
Here’s a portion of my personal list of beliefs that you may want to pass on: I believe I’m a work-in-progress, and there will always be a gap between who I am and who I want to be. I believe every day brings opportunities to learn and do something meaningful. I believe the true test of my character is whether …
“The first duty of LOVE is to LISTEN.” -Paul Tillich. Listening doesn’t mean obeying, it means making a true effort to hear and understand what the other person is
1.Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, even if it’s not what others want to hear. 2. When you make a mistake, admit it and make amends. 3. Say what you mean and do what you say, even when its costly or inconvenient.
Einstein said it’s a form of insanity to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect a different result. So, if you want something different, do something different, or change your expectations, or both. In my own life, I’ve found that adjusting my expectations has made a big difference in my ability to enjoy my life. Unmet expectations …
Don’t worry about what others say, I think you’re beautiful just the way you are Real friendship is a beautiful thing!
COURAGE DOES NOT ALWAYS ROAR. Sometimes, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” – Maryanne Radanbacher
BE HONEST – even when others aren’t and it may cost more than you want to pay. KEEP YOUR PROMISES – even when it’s costly or inconvenient. TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT – even if they don’t deserve it. FULFILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES – even if you could dodge them. DO WHAT’S RIGHT – even if you have a right to do …
LIBERATE YOUR INNER DANCER!
“If you want to know how to live your life, think about what you’d like people to say about you after you die…then live backwards!” – Michael Josephson
