Sometimes you just have to dig deeper.
Thoughts on Las Vegas: Needing the Best of Human Nature
The best of human nature always reveals itself in response to the worst. Compassion, service and a genuine sense of community is the most powerful antidote to the disease of hatred.
Thoughts Las Vegas: Live a Life that Matters
Words, even deep and genuine feelings of compassion, are so impotent in the face of inexplicable and despicable tragedy. So many people have been afflicted by unearned and ongoing pain from the hurricanes and the Las Vegas murders
Thoughts on Las Vegas: Cops Have to be Brave
A gun, a badge, even body armor can’t protect the heart of people who care. Cops have to be brave and tough; they have to run toward the shooter
Thoughts on Las Vegas: The Caring of Strangers
When terrible things happen often all that can protect us or ease our pain is the caring of strangers and the commitment and skill of EMTs, ambulance drivers, police and doctors and nurses. We must celebrate and encourage the best that is in us, not demean our potential with easy cynicism. Human nature is complex but it can be grand …
Thoughts on Las Vegas: We Need Love for All Humanity
The best of human nature always reveals itself in response to the worst. Compassion, service and a genuine sense of community is the most powerful antidote to the disease of hatred. Our condolences and words of support to those most injured by the Las Vegas tragedy are sadly without power. Only persistent and direct love for all humanity – irrespective …
The Ideal Employer A-Z
By Michael Josephson
Accountability
“An institution that holds itself accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody” – Thomas Paine (adapted)
CALL TO ACTION: Moral Support for Children in Puerto Rico
We are urging all CC! schools to invite their students to write encouraging and caring notes to the many thousands of children suffering greatly from the ravages of hurricane Maria.
Be Your Best Self
Conformity is the jailer of the freedom and the enemy of growth. – John F. Kennedy Find your best self and be it.
Learning is Understanding
Learning is more than filling your head with facts. Learning is about understanding.
Integrity & Moral Courage
Integrity is moral courage in action.
Honesty is Precious
Honesty is so precious because it is so rare. Be truthful – to yourself and others. Be sincere – don’t deceive or mislead.
Keep Your Promises
Promises are important. When you say you’ll do something, do it. When you make a promise, keep it.
Honesty Pays
She deserve the truth. So do you. Honesty pays.
You Need Courage
Whatever you do, you need COURAGE Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising
Get Organized!
Keep calm and get organized!
Wrongs Don’t Make a Right
Two wrongs don’t make a right. It’s never the wrong time to do the right thing. It’s never the right time to do the wrong thing.
Is It Worth It?
Don’t ask if is going to be easy. Ask if it’s going to be worth it. – Michael Josephson
Ignore Stress, Think About Solutions
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. – William James Don’t dwell on negative thoughts that cause stress. Think about solutions.
If Not Now…
If not now when?
Don’t Get Angry!
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
Optimism Pays Off
Optimism pays off. Optimists do better at everything – school and career, they have better personal relationships, are healthier and live longer than the pessimists.
The Tragedy of Life
The tragedy of life is not so much what we suffer, but what we miss. – Thomas Carlyle
Kindness & Gratitude
If you really want to make people happy be extraordinary generous giving two things that you have an unlimited of and cost you nothing: Kindness and Gratitude. – Michael Josephson
Happiness is a Choice
Key to happiness is understanding it is purely a state of mind, not depending on any particular condition or circumstance. Every life has highs and lows. Happy people characterize their life in terms of highs; Unhappy people, the lows. – Michael Josephson Happiness is a choice. Everyone can be happy.
WORTH READING: The Moral Bucket List
by David Brooks When you meet someone that truly inspires you and you deeply admire, many people may wonder how this individual became such an upstanding person. David Brooks, an author for the The New York Times, wondered this same thing when he came across people in his life that radiated goodness, gratitude and virtue. Brooks came to the conclusion that …
Your Are Smarter Than You Think You Are
The key to every puzzle, The solution to every problem, Is in your head waiting to be found.
You Can Do Anything
You can do anything you set your mind to do. No mountain is too high to climb. No subject is too difficult to learn. Effort and attitude make all the difference.
Choose Your Path Carefully
Where you end up in life will be determined by the paths you choose to take. Choose them carefully.