March 27th, 2008

The 7 Best Personal Development Stories on this Website

story.jpgrent a car bulgariaerbium-doped fiber amplifierI write a lot of true stories from my own life on this Website. You may be wondering why I tell stories when so many other personal development authors are turning out short bulleted lists instead.

I write stories for two reasons: I enjoy it, and I honestly believe that a good story is often the best way (and sometimes the only way) to accurately communicate complicated life lessons.

We do not live in a neat little world where all our personal development philosophies can be connected with clean lines and wrapped up with a beautiful bow. We do not live in a world where all of our goals, ambitions, and motivations can be quantified in cute little bulleted lists. No, you and I, we live in the real world, where life gets messy and our attempts to improve our lives are often thwarted by very real obstacles. And sometimes, when a situation gets really messy, a good story is the only way to cut through the muck to what really matters.

Don’t get me wrong. Quick numbered lists (like the one in this post) still have their place, and I’ve written plenty of those too.

But if you’re looking for something that’s a little deeper and a little more entertaining, I offer you the 7 best story-format posts on this site. Each story comes with a series of take-away points and life lessons. I hope you find these stories entertaining, educational, and inspiring.
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March 18th, 2008

Life Lessons from a Cranky Old Man

oldman.jpgFor the last couple of weeks, I’ve told sad stories. So today, I’m going to mix it up and tell a good old-fashioned Tale of the Strange and Bizarre, 100% true (like all the stories on this site) and chock full of valuable life lessons for your enjoyment and edification.

Proving once again that life’s most important lessons can arrive from its strangest experiences, I now present to you my trip into the Twilight Zone.

Cue the music. Doo-doo Doo-doo Doo-doo Doo-doo.
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March 7th, 2008

Jason’s Story: Life Lessons from a Tragedy

jason.jpgOf all the personal stories of tragedy waiting to be released from behind these eyes, Jason’s is perhaps the most tragic.

I’m sharing Jason’s story only because I believe the life lessons involved in this story are worth talking about.

Before you read any further, it’s only fair to warn you that this is a long post that contains some very sad subject matter. But as with my last post, there are lessons here for those brave enough for forge ahead.
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February 22nd, 2008

How to Learn from Your Parents, Even if They Weren’t The Greatest

father.jpgI want to tell you a story about my father. The story is sad, but hopeful. And if you can tolerate the sorrow, my hope is that you’ll come away from this article with a greater appreciation for all the wonderful things you can learn from your parents, no matter how you feel about the way they raised you.

But before you read any further, I want to warn you that this post contains descriptions of violence and trauma. But there is a lesson here for those willing to forge ahead.
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February 15th, 2008

My 7 Most Significant Life Lessons of 2007

lessons.jpgWhy does this post seem like a confession? Maybe because it catalogs the major events of my life over the last 12 months in an effort to capture everything I learned during that time.

What follows are some of the most important life lessons I’ve ever learned, and if you want to learn them too, all you have to do is keep reading.

This is a long post, but I promise you that reading about the last year of my life is a much easier way to learn these lessons than living through it proved to be. Strap up, boys and girls. We’re going for a ride.
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