During my lifetime I wrote a book called The Wizard Maker. The book provides a glimpse into my life and in many ways, provides information about what I want my legacy to be. As I look at what I wrote, I realize that others who have passed and others that I love and admire have n...
Every morning when I awaken and every evening before going to bed, I count my blessings. I thank God for each new day of life that he grants me. I thank him for surrounding me with people that love me and whom I love. I thank him for giving me the abilities to be the best tea...
Since I was young, I decided that I would live each day like there was no tomorrow. As a six year old, I decided to become a teacher. Until my graduation from Pan American University, I devoted my time and energy to developing the skills required to become a master teacher. D...
Many people have asked me why I continue to be enthusiastic about teaching and writing mathematics workbooks. The answer is that I have been a lifetime learner. I have found that I am constantly finding new ways to teach mathematical concepts. I am discovering better ways to us...
Since my childhood, I remember my mom teaching me that I should care for those around me. I have done the same for my own children, grandchildren and for many people that I have met in my lifetime. I would like to encourage you to do the same. Caring for those around us can...
Most of my life, I have made an effort to lead by example. Individuals that desire to be leaders are more likely to be followed if they model the behavior that they want others to emulate. Leading by example is important in everything that you do. In the workplace, workers ar...
During the last 15 years, I have sought to listen to music and watch movies that make me feel good. Although I love my job and my life, I had not realized that stressful situations surrounded me. Stress hurts you physically and emotionally. In recent years, I spend every mo...
I have always believed that laughter strengthens the heart. All of my life, I have sought people that make me laugh. I have enjoyed watching television shows and movies that make me laugh. I am willing to laugh at myself. I love reading books that integrate humor in the story...
You should not spend time thinking about things that make you sad. When you are sad, determine what you can do to feel happy. If you make an effort to be happy, you can be happy. If the sadness is a result of someone that you lost, try and focus on the good memories that yo...
You should never allow yourself to be hurt by others that possess negative energy. One way that this can be accomplished is by surrounding yourself with people that make you feel good. Another way is to not dwell on negative comments or actions. During my life, I always sough...
