Character

Kids Never Change

Whatever gripes past generations had about kids and young people in general, they’re probably not much different than contemporary adults’ complaints about today’s youth. That’s because nothing really changes.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life on January 24, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Handling Stress

Stress has become a catch-all word for anything bad. That’s missing the mark. Stress can arise from positive situations and, if channeled, can even have positive outcomes.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on January 12, 2023 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Brothers and Sisters

The bond between a brother and sister is the gift that keeps on giving — one of the strongest connections we make in our lives.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Relationships, Way of Life on November 16, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Rules To Live By

If you had a list of rules at the start of your life that would have made a difference in seeking a life well lived, what would be on it?

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Listicles & Rankings, Way of Life on September 14, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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The Power of Words

Whether you’re scrolling through your favorite social feed, flipping on a sports talk show, or dipping into the world of podcasts, it’s hard to ignore: brashness and audacity have become the currency of attention.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Business, Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on August 25, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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Appreciating Appreciation

Appreciation has tremendous power. Being told you’re appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Business, Character, Relationships, Way of Life on July 22, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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A Lifetime Love Affair With Libraries

There are many ways to connect people to information in these times. If you don’t include your local library as one of your resources, do yourself a favor and set aside an hour for a visit.

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life on July 11, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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The Ultimate Personality Tests

Perhaps we should question the validity of psychological assessments. Perhaps whatever you feed your mind, you become? Perhaps you are what you consume?

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on June 13, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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The Gospel According To The Internet

Today it seems that there is, more often than not, an agenda behind articles that are emanating from “news” sources. Disinformation thrives and isn’t going away

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, The Written Word, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on January 18, 2022 by LSomerbyCooke.
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What Constitutes Business Success?

I’ve always believed it’s important that those who have had a modicum of career success, regardless of the field, be there for the up-and-coming generation of wage earners, especially soon-to-be and recent college graduates. Providing counsel, being a reference

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Business, Character on October 21, 2021 by LSomerbyCooke.
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The Curse of Good Intentions

Covid time-out should have translated to more opportunities to move forward on at least a few of the many good intentions that seemingly have lived the entirety of their existence on the to-do shelf of my life. Didn’t happen

Continue ReadingThis entry was posted in Character, Way of Life, Were It Within My Power on October 15, 2021 by LSomerbyCooke.
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