Tag: prosperity consciousness

One Too Many

Johnny Carson was one of the most brilliant comedians of my childhood. And the funniest part of his monologue was often when a joke bombed. Often it was what he called the “one too many” rule, when he was doing a series of jokes on a particular topic and went too far. It’s an easy rabbit hole to fall down.

Fighting Dangerous Ideas

I don’t want to end religion. It can (and does) do so much good in the world. But in order to do that, today’s religious leaders have to agree that everyone is entitled to basic human rights and treated equally under the law. Everyone has the right to think, believe and act as they choose, provided those thoughts, beliefs and actions don’t infringe on the equal freedom of other members of society.

Honor the Magic

In any creative endeavor magic sometimes happens. But you can’t mass-produce it.

Be a Skeptical Optimist

I honestly believe that one of the most important things you can do for success – is to wake up each morning as a skeptical optimist.

Live Rich

Our headlines today are Ebola pandemics, ISIS throwing homosexuals off rooftops, flesh-eating bacteria, Boko Haram kidnapping schoolgirls to be sex slaves, and possible nuclear annihilation. So forgive me for feeling a little romantic for the days when the headlines were about robberies and ballplayers cheating on their spouses.

A Message for Fear

Dear Fear, I know exactly who and what you are. You’re the secret killer. You’re the little voice in my head that tries to make me quit too soon, be afraid to take a chance, or stay the course to achieve my dreams.

The Choices of Money

Money and material things don’t buy happiness, but neither does prosperity. What money does is give you choices.