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...
You should wake up each morning expecting to have a great day. Expectations are more likely to become a reality, if you have a positive attitude. If you set goals, they can be reached by believing that they are attainable. When I go to bed, I think of things that I want to ac...
Never be afraid of taking a leap of faith in reaching goals. Many times, we are afraid of taking risks in our work, in our relationships and many other things that impact our lives. If you analyze and gather information on an action you want to take, you should be willing to be p...
For as long as I can remember, I have made an effort to do something that makes me happy every day. Whether it is enjoying daily talks with my wife while drinking coffee, following my children and grandchildren on Facebook or watching “feel good” movies in the evenings, I hav...
