by Scott A Stonehouse | May 28, 2026 | Maxims, Personal Growth
What is it that you want to try? A book you want to write? A hobby you want to try? A business you want to start? A place you have always wanted to live? Someone you want to ask out? Would you like to be more social? But you haven’t tried yet. Because you are...
by Scott A Stonehouse | May 21, 2026 | Personal Growth
How do you be content without becoming complacent? This is something I have struggled with for years. I want to be content. I want to appreciate and be thankful for the things I have. I don’t want to stir up frustration and dissatisfaction within me by always...
by Scott A Stonehouse | May 18, 2026 | Maxims, Personal Growth
I first heard this phrase many years ago from radio show host Dennis Prager. He regularly brought guests on the show with whom he disagreed. He would say that he cared about “clarity over agreement”. He was respectful. He asked thoughtful questions. He and...
by Scott A Stonehouse | May 16, 2026 | Habits, Maxims, Personal Growth
I like being friendly to people. Truly. Maybe you do, too. But does being friendly mean that we have to sacrifice getting what we want? Does getting what we want mean that we will have to be jerks? No, it doesn’t. It is possible to be friendly and still get what...
by Scott A Stonehouse | May 14, 2026 | Habits, Maxims, Personal Growth
Most people can get along with most people most of the time. Profound, I know. The challenge with that statement is the word “most”. “Most” doesn’t mean “all”. Therefore, the corollary to the statement above is: Some people...
