She dropped by unannounced. And I couldn’t help cringing somewhat. Ever-so-slightly mortified. (more…)
Bob JonesFebruary 10, 2020
Fred Rogers’ is famous for the advice to look for the helpers. “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” Mr. Rogers said to his television neighbors, “my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” Cue China. Compassion knows no borders or ethnicities. Helpers are popping up everywhere following the early January Coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese province of Wuhan. Mr Rogers would be proud. On February 1st, ten or so trucks that were Wuhan-bound had been festooned with red banners that read, “Pull together in times of trouble, go Wuhan!” and “The people are united, fight the epidemic together.” Several said they had…
Bob JonesFebruary 2, 2020
Micah Berteau’s Love Changes Everything is not a book for those inclined to fake it until they make it. Real love doesn’t come in a performance. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 20, 2020
Lem Mundorf is not the kind of guy you'd pick out a lineup of former gang members, but he knows the life. He grew up running in a gang and doing things he now regrets. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 20, 2020
John Oaks is a singer/songwriter. John was playing keyboard and singing backup for a friend in a Starbucks in Manhattan just a skip up from Times Square. During a rendition of, If You Don't Know Me by Now, he noticed a lady sitting in one of the lounge chairs across from him. She was swaying to the beat and singing along. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 20, 2020
Being motivated is the ability to consistently breathe life into whatever you do. Most people don’t lack motivation. Instead, they have limited beliefs of what’s achievable. That’s why stories and role models are influential - they open your eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 7, 2020
"You have my blessing." Sounds kinda old fashioned but there is incredible power in a blessing that moderns need. And the blessing's not just for marriages. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 5, 2020
The clock on the wall recorded the time as 09:37. For Kevin Garratt time was something he had lost. (more…)
Bob JonesJanuary 5, 2020