New Thoughts on an Old Problem
Now a decade past The Great Recession, millions of people around the country are still dealing with its devasting aftermath, even as new economic challenges arise. For too long we've done little to create economic solutions for serious problems, especially those related to economic fall-out. Coming back from a terrible loss, whether it be a failed business, personal bankruptcy or even a prison sentence requires dedication and determination. But also requires opportunity. This content is designed to stir new solutions for both individuals and for society as a whole.
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A few weeks ago I explained what an elevator pitch is and how it can elevate your future.
Before the Great Recession I had super credit and could get millions of dollars in personal loans in minutes. I even had a $35mm credit line for my company.
In our fast-paced information age, people want to get to the point, which an elevator pitch is great for.
Growing up on welfare we never had credit – we paid cash for everything. We never thought we could get credit, so we weren’t taught anything about credit. Later in life I was surprised how easy it was to get credit; even easier to get buried by it, and even harder to recover from it. […]
My friend, the author John Maxwell, said, “The whole world with one notable exception (YOU) is made up of other people.”
That means whether we want to or not we have to get along and connect with other people, especially if you want to be successful. In the business world this is called Networking.
My friend John C. Maxwell, the best-selling author and leadership expert, says: “Your attitude will determine your altitude.” He says it in several of his lessons and books, so it must be important, right? But John Maxwell has never served time in prison. How do you have a good attitude when you’re looking at a […]
(Consequences) One of my favorite stories from Grandpa Gayle was something I heard him preach when I was a kid. Maybe you heard it. He told the story of a boy, Johnny, who had become out of control, unruly, and disrespectful. It was bad. They lived on a farm on the highway, and at the entrance, it […]
Louie D. from El Reno FCI wrote in and asked: “Bob, Does anyone out there provide FREE pen-pal services for inmates?” Great question Louie! I checked over 40 websites and the truly “free” prisoner pen-pal programs were few and far between. I only found 3.5 free pen-pal services, but maybe someone knows something I don’t […]
Word Pictures was one I first heard from John Maxwell. If you’ve ever been on a plane you know before takeoff the flight attendant will give the “safety speech:” about what to do in the event of an emergency, etc. They say: “In the event of an emergency, we may experience a loss of cabin pressure. Your […]
