By Fritz Klumpp          “True for you, but not for me”? I was stunned that the fellow airline pilot I was speaking with could possibly believe that truth was subjective, simply based upon what one feels is right. How could an airline captain make such a statement, knowing his life as well as

By Jim Mathis Early in my life, “Just Getting By” could have been my motto. I was an intelligent kid, which meant I could get “B’s” in high school without opening a book or studying. That attitude followed me to college, where I quickly figured out the minimum requirements I needed to meet to stay

By Rick Boxx According to one prominent research agency’s “State of the Workplace 2023” survey, 44 percent of global employees experienced daily workplace stress in 2023. This percentage – amounting to nearly half of all workers – represented an all-time high for the second year in a row, according to the researchers. No data has been reported

By Robert J. Tamasy Don’t you like new things? Maybe it is a new shirt or a new dress. Or a new computer, a new smartphone, or a new TV. Or a new house, a new car, or a new job. There is something intriguing that goes with the novelty of having or experiencing something

By Robert J. Tamasy This week millions of people around the world, on every continent, will celebrate Christmas which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. This holiday is probably the most widely recognized of any annual observance, although not everyone celebrates it for the same reason. This time of year, the question is often asked,

By D. C. Chen   I began my working career at an early age, at Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works when I was 14 years old. At that time, I was physically weak and often felt inferior due to my lack of strength. However, my boss reminded me success in business relies not on physical strength

By Austin Pryor   “Zealous” is an interesting word. It means showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. It is good to be zealous, if we are zealous for the right things. The apostle Paul wrote, “It is fine to be zealous, provided the purpose is good…” (Galatians 4:18). What might that

By Rick Boxx  One of the most basic problems in business is making certain to have the right people working in the right positions. No matter how talented, people placed in the wrong positions can create a lot of problems, as well as considerable dissatisfaction at work. This is not a new problem, however. We even find a good

By Robert J. Tamasy This week people across the U.S.A. will observe another Thanksgiving Day, as it has been observed since 1863. The practice, however, dates to the early 1600’s when immigrants from England made it an annual celebration. This is also part of the traditions of other nations, including Canada, Saint Lucia, Liberia, and

By Robert J. Tamasy We live in unprecedented times. The airwaves are filled with words, as is the Internet. Thanks to social media, anyone with the capacity for talking can post any information, ideas and opinions they choose to present. Because TV news is now 24/7, there is no end to commentary and expositions on