Today, I was reading a book on grooming your kids to become elite athletes. Reading books by athletes is excellent for developing high-performance mindsets. The book is called Mental Toughness for Young Athletes by Troy Horne and his athletic son, Moses Horne. I’ve learned from this book that it just takes an idea—a flash of inspiration–for a… Read more »
A couple of nights ago, the province passed the Alberta Sovereignty Act (Within a United Canada), with various amendments designed to address the primary criticisms people had been bringing forward. And, surprisingly to me, they seem to have done exactly that. No longer does the act allow the Lt. Governor to modify a current law… Read more »
If you or someone you know is looking to buy a brand-new car from a dealership in Ontario, this personal story should serve as a good starting point on how to wheel and deal your way to a great deal on a brand-new car. My educational background and experience may be diverse, but I am… Read more »
The last couple weeks I have been speaking about the issue of poverty and the more lethal effects of invisibility syndrome. Plainly, when society doesn’t see an individual aside from negative assumptions and circumstances, it can kill you (Carr & West, 2013. pp. 121; Human Concern International, 2022). Fortunately, this week I feel I can… Read more »
I think many of us today live with chronic illnesses. Even among younger populations, chronic illnesses impact the way we think, the way we behave, and our overall life decisions. I’ve recently connected with my grandmother in China who I have been unable to visit since 2019. It’s been three years since I have seen… Read more »
Many famous people implode. For instance, they turn to heavy drug abuse to cope with celebrity status. And I recently looked at a disturbing autobiography about a high-profile model victimized by Hollywood. I couldn’t “unsee” what I saw, which terrified me, so I won’t elaborate on it further. But the point is, I would only… Read more »
The New Year is swiftly approaching, and what better time to consider a New Year’s resolution than today. I have a New Year’s resolution you may want to adopt. It is to earn a six-figure salary. And I hope to achieve it within two years. Whether you have a disability, live in poverty, have insurmountable… Read more »
The Alberta Sovereignty Act, sorry, The Alberta Sovereignty Act Within a United Canada has been been put forward. Because a title change means so much. It’s both better and worse than expected. Better because it does not actually say that federal laws or court decisions at any level can be ignored, rather that the government… Read more »