Author Archives: Valeri Stefanovitsh

We all know people who feel very differently about life. Oftentimes, simply by looking at someone’s countenance or listening to the tone of his or her voice, we can identify that he or she is headed for a conflict. These approaches to conflict are two distinctly different “camera views” of life: one can lead toContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-EIGHT | Conflict”

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent”. Wow, what a powerful statement! Nobody has the power to make you feel inferior unless you tell them it’s okay to do so. So let’s ask some questions about this thought then. First of all, why do people try to makeContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-SEVEN | Refuse Inferiority”

Leaving your hand on the scale In life, it’s just better to do what’s right. There is a principle of fairness that has existed since the creation of mankind. I know what’s right. You know what’s right. I know how to treat people. You know how to treat people. Why? Because we are people. AnyContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-SIX | Roadblocks to Significance #12 Leaving your hand on the scale”

The new driver syndrome A new driver is very uncertain as to how hard to push the gas, how quickly to disengage the clutch, and when to go for the brake in order to remain in control of the vehicle. So, it becomes a process of pushing too hard and backing off, and pushing tooContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-FIVE | Roadblocks to Significance #11 The new driver syndrome”

Lack of self-discipline “Do what needs to be done, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not.” The fact of the matter is that we will all be disciplined in life. Discipline has never been optional. Discipline will either be supplied from an outside source or from within ourselves. We areContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-FOUR | Roadblocks to Significance #10 Lack of self-discipline”

Looking for the shortcuts You know that feeling that develops in the pit of your stomach. It is a disheartening realization when you discover that you have tried to bargain with the pathway to your goal. You took a shortcut, and by doing so only made the goal more difficult to achieve. J.R.R. Tolkien inContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-THREE | Roadblocks to Significance #9 Looking for the shortcuts”

Accelerating in neutral There are many of us whose journey to success and significance in life can be roadblocked when we try to drive in neutral. Regardless of how much we seek to convince ourselves and others that we are working to move forward in life, we will remain where we are if there isContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-TWO | Roadblocks to Significance #8 Accelerating in neutral”

Eliminating the photo spots The inspiration we derive from the memories wrapped up in the photo spots of life is invaluable as we move towards significance. Life has its ups. Life has its downs. Life has its great moments and life has its challenges. Life is like that. You’re going to experience this. I’m goingContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY-ONE | Roadblocks to Significance #7 Eliminating the photo spots”

Taking your eyes off the road Car manufacturers have recognized that if one takes one’s eyes off the road, an accident is likely. Unfortunately, we have not yet invented or developed an off-track warning alarm system for our personal lives. We don’t have a built-in sensor that will let us know when we have takenContinue reading “DAY SEVENTY | Roadblocks to Significance #6 Taking your eyes off the road”