Seek To Understand Before You Seek To

The Deepest Hunger Of [a Child's] Human Heart Is To Be Understood, For Understanding Implicitly Affirms, Validates, Recognizes And Appreciates The Intrinsic Worth Of Another.

Trust Is A Function Of Two Things: Character And Competence. Character Includes Your Integrity, Your Motive And Your Intent With People. Competence Includes Your Capabilities, Your Skills, And Your Track Record. Both Are Vital.

Taking Initiative Is A Form Of Self-empowerment.

Basing Our Happiness On Our Ability To Control Everything Is Futile.

Balance Isn't Either/or; It's 'and'.