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Are You Hearing or Are You Listening?

Jan 20, 2018

Think about the conversations that you have with the people in your life. What percentage of the time is spent with you talking compared to the time that you spend listening? Have you ever been shopping in a mall, and crossed paths with someone that you have not seen...

Paula’s Story: When the Drugs Don’t Work

Jan 18, 2018

My full name is Paula Jacobs-St. Germaine. I want to use my real name in this story because the more that I own it and recognize it for what it is, the better I can feel about the remorse and shame of the past. I started drinking at the age of six. The mysterious...

The Rewards of Hard Work vs Winning the Lottery

Jan 9, 2018

We live in a society where we are always ready for the reward, but we are rarely ready for the work. Think about your first job. Remember when you received that first cheque, and you had the freedom to spend it as you saw fit? Envision a teenager who balanced school...

How Does A Homeless Person Spend Their Money?

Jan 5, 2018

The answer is quite simple. It is none of your business. I walked downtown today and as usual, there were a few homeless people sitting on the sidewalk. With hat in hand, I observed one man politely asked the person in front of me if he could spare any change. This...

How I First Got Paid to Speak

Jan 4, 2018

People often ask me how I became a motivational keynote speaker. Well, please sit back, relax and I will tell you. My most challenging addiction to recover from was not alcohol, but rather gambling. Why? Society has identified alcohol as a legitimate addiction for...

The Greatest Battle of Your Life

Dec 26, 2017

“What are these scars from?” she asked. “They’re battle wounds.” I replied. She looked at me for a long time. “Who were you battling?” “Myself.” I do not believe that the greatest battle in your lifetime will ever be with another person. In the same way, it will not...

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