Author: The Pacific Institute

Yesterday, we talked about the value of setting goals, about how a goal creates a gap that our minds are programmed to c...Read More »

With the ending of one year and the beginning of another, it is certain that you've noticed the avalanche of the year's ...Read More »

Where are the limits of human potential? Where are the limits of your own personal potential? These are questions that h...Read More »

You know, some communication systems, like those used by the armed forces, use the word "affirmative" instead of "yes." ...Read More »

If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there? There are two very important things you ...Read More »

What is the difference between being yourself and being your "best" self? Yes, there is a difference in words, but there...Read More »

Happy New Year! Did you know that there is an easy and reliable way to predict the future? Now, we all know that by c...Read More »

To All of our Friends in the Winner's Circle Network® Worldwide As we tidy up and close out yet another year, it is ...Read More »

Distracted driving has become a "hot button" subject in most cities around the world, whether it's texting while driving...Read More »

We have spent the last couple of days becoming aware of the negatives in our thoughts. Are you having trouble getting so...Read More »

So, how did you do in your 24 hours of "no negative thinking?" It was probably a very long evening, but if you truly wor...Read More »

Do you know anyone who is addicted to negative thoughts? Perhaps it is someone closer than you think. As we prepare to c...Read More »

Let's take some time today to talk about labels (better known as stereotypes) and how they harm us all. Most of us kn...Read More »

Are you in a leadership position and having trouble motivating other people? Let's figure out why that happens. Here'...Read More »

What can you do when you want to improve your marriage or close relationship, but your significant other seems to be con...Read More »

People who are essentially good sometimes do bad things. However, how do you handle it when a family member behaves in w...Read More »

For some, today's topic will create a little discomfort. Please do not be concerned. A little discomfort is usually a go...Read More »

Do you realize just how much you have going for yourself? You know, something you can do for children, grandchildren,...Read More »

What if you inherited a machine that was guaranteed to make you happy, but you had no idea how to operate it? What would...Read More »

How is a goal different from a wish or hope? First of all, let's look at how they are similar. Each one is a good thing ...Read More »

Driving in to work today, it was probably easy to notice that there are a lot of angry people out there. Angry adults, u...Read More »

Do you know any parents who are determined to raise model children? Let’s hope not, because sometimes, a model child i...Read More »

Has anyone ever told you it was wrong to feel proud of yourself or to be too happy? In light of all that we have learned...Read More »

This week we've been digging deeper into the subject of "happiness" - what it is, how to define it, and the different wa...Read More »

For the last couple of days, we delved into how the ancient Greeks - Plato in particular - looked at the subject of "hap...Read More »

Today, we continue our examination of happiness. Yesterday, we got an overview of the Greek philosopher Plato's first tw...Read More »