Motivation and Self Improvement Articles

Tiger and the Three Pigs - Posted by JmL.

After years of terrorizing the countryside, hunting deer, poaching livestock, killing game, Tiger grew long in the tooth. Finally, he knew it was time to retire. So he packed his bag and ambled into ...

Turn the Escape Key Now - Posted by JmL.

"I think I know how bank robbers feel as they wait for tellers to stuff their bounty into a satchel. . . . I damn near giggled as she handed me that bag, validated my parking stub, smiled, and raised...

You're How Old?!? - Posted by JmL.

"Well, Happy Birthday! How old are you anyway?" "Oh, I'm just 29 ... again." It's a harmless game, denying our age, right? We play sensitive about our age as we get older, as we get further away from...

Nothing To Celebrate - Posted by JmL.

Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 12, 2002 I came across your column by accident. Boy, was it impeccable timing. I am sitting here writing you on my anniversary weekend. Home alone,...

For Old Time's Sake - Posted by JmL.

Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 19, 2002 I am currently going through a divorce, and we've been negotiating the terms of the settlement for a year and a half without agreement. I have...

A Plausible Defense - Posted by JmL.

Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 5, 2002 I just looked at your website and read "Wanting To Be Caught," and I truly think that is awful advice! You said and I quote, "You can't act as ...

The Rat Race and Smiling Over Spilt Coffee - Posted by JmL.

As if choreographed and rehearsed the night before, one lays witness to the rumble of heels, a sea of italian-crafted, waxed, buffed and protected from any Act of God footwear, tap-tap-tapping down t...

Keep Your Goals Clearly In Mind - Posted by JmL.

Keep Your Goals Fresh In Your Mind - Most of us have goals, the question is how many of us actually follow-up and work those goals. What I mean is going a step further then actually recording your g...

A Bit Of Turbulence - Posted by JmL.

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 1, 2002 I'm a 26-year-old flight attendant engaged to be married in 10 weeks. Our wedding reception was to be held in a marquee in my in-laws' garden. On...

A Perverse Confidante - Posted by JmL.

Direct Answers - Column for the week of July 15, 2002 Dad passed away years ago and Mom lives alone. She is still young and healthy, yet she always plays the victim. I am in my 30s and divorced. Ou...