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Take a Hike! Sometimes we can fall into a rut where we’re doing the same things at the same time every day and watching the same television programs every evening. When this occurs, life can become a little stale or even boring. One inexpensive and enjoyable way to pull yourself out of such a rut is to take a walk with someone. According to an article by Jancee Dunn, which … [Read more...] about Having Trouble Pulling Yourself Out of a Rut? Take a Walk with Someone by Dr. Ross Reck

Our family vacationed in Southwestern Michigan where my wife and I grew up for years. I would buy gas, bottled water and sodas at a Shell station which also had a convenience store. One of the ladies who worked behind the counter was especially friendly and we struck up a casual friendship. I would refer to her as “Smiley” and she referred to me as “Hon” until she learned my … [Read more...] about When You Are Kind, People Will Remember You – By Ross Reck

In life, one step leads to another, but you have to take that first step before it can lead to another. Sometimes our dreams appear so far away that they seem out of reach. When this happens, it’s important to remember that every journey has a starting point that begins with that first step. Dreams are rarely achieved by taking giant leaps. Rather, they are achieved by taking … [Read more...] about The Importance of Taking That First Step – by Ross Reck

I have always appreciated the phrase “stop and smell the roses.” Not long ago, I was out for a morning walk while feeling a bit frustrated because a project I was working on wasn’t progressing the way I wanted it to. As I continued to walk, my nose picked up the aroma of something sweet. The further I walked, the stronger it got. I soon came to someone’s yard that had a … [Read more...] about Taking a Few Moments to Appreciate the Beauty Around You Can Set the Tone for the Rest of Your Day – by Ross Reck

Several years ago, when I was conducting a seminar in Atlanta, one of the participants stood up and asked, “how come there aren't more millionaires?"  As I mulled this question around in my mind, it began to occur to me that the reason there aren't more millionaires, or highly successful people in any endeavor for that matter, is that most people don't recognize the … [Read more...] about Invest In Relationships – by Ross Reck