Author: The Pacific Institute

Abraham Lincoln once said that if you "look for what is wrong, you will surely find it." How true this is. The imperfect...Read More »

Have you ever looked back on something that you achieved and wondered why you were so successful? When you look back at ...Read More »

As you wake up, how do you start your day? Does the way you wake up have an effect on how the rest of your day goes? ...Read More »

Do you ever feel discouraged because your work on personal growth isn't going as quickly as you would like? Let's spend ...Read More »

Yesterday, we looked at some problems associated with the compulsion to do too much. Today, let's look at some solutions...Read More »

What is the difference between a pleasantly active life and one that is compulsively busy? Sometimes, it is a heart atta...Read More »

Most of us are pretty sharp when it comes to noticing other people's imperfections and faults, but not always about our ...Read More »

Just about everyone knows that good role models are important for a child's development, but have you ever thought about...Read More »

Everyone has a self-image, but how does a self-image get built? And what does your self-image have to do with who you ar...Read More »

Most people are familiar with the phrase, "use it or lose it," which is usually said about muscle power. But scientists ...Read More »

How do you create an organization that inspires people to do their flat-out best? Here are a few quick tips. Canvas...Read More »

Why do we go to college? Is it just to get a better job and earn more money, or is there some other, deeper and longer-l...Read More »

Parents, if your kids had a class called "Honesty 101," would they cheat to get a passing grade? Do kids today think of ...Read More »

If you are single and looking for a long-term relationship or marriage but are having trouble finding a partner or spous...Read More »

How does it make you feel when someone asks how you are, but obviously couldn't care less about your answer? How do you ...Read More »

What is the difference between mediocrity and greatness? Possibly not as much as we think. You know, it really takes ...Read More »

Do you know what Scotomas are? Everyone has them and they can keep you from seeing the opportunities all around you. ...Read More »

How do we build a better society, a better world? Here is one prescription for a better world. E-mails come in nearl...Read More »

What do you say to a friend who has had a death in the family? While this might seem an odd choice for a daily e-mail me...Read More »

Some people think it is smart and sophisticated to be cynical. We see a lot of this in the world today. The trouble is, ...Read More »

Do you ever wish you could predict your future? Now, we are not talking about using tea leaves or cards, or calling some...Read More »

Are you worried about losing your job? Or maybe you've already lost a job and worry that you won't find another. When yo...Read More »

Do you know people who talk about kids who can learn and kids who can't? Or, kids who can be helped and kids who can't? ...Read More »

Would you like to know the real secret of life - one that has been proven, time and time again, to bring true personal a...Read More »

Today let's talk about the best advice you will ever get on how to become financially as well as mentally wealthy. It is...Read More »

Do you ever wish you had more self-confidence? Self-confidence is one of the most important feelings any adult or child ...Read More »