Prosperity

Dad's Pitch

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 1998 06:59:00 -0600

When I was pitching in the major leagues I was known as "Knucksie," because I threw a knuckleball. You don't actually throw a knuckleball with your knuckles.

But that's just one of the many strange things about the pitch. Few pitchers can consistently control it, and fewer still can make a living throwing it.

Yet that's exactly what my brother Joe and I both did. We credit our dad. He's the one who taught me the knuckler—and just about every important thing I know.

Positively Contagious

mcherkezian — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:18:25 -0600

The Swine Flu is not the only thing you catch at work. Turns out you are just as likely to catch someone’s bad mood and negative attitude.

Yes, the latest research demonstrates what we’ve all known to be true, that emotions are contagious. Researchers call them emotional contagions and they impact our work environments, productivity, teamwork, service and performance in significant and profound ways.

Sacrifice: Forfeit to Win

mcherkezian — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:58:03 -0500

Those who sacrifice deny themselves something in order to serve a higher cause.

Another way to say it is that when we sacrifice, we surrender something of value for the sake of something—or someone—else.

Living with less requires sacrifice. If I want to live on less, I may need to sacrifice a hobby I love. If I want to have less stress, I may need to give up volunteering for my favorite cause.