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Avoiding Problems
Problems are to be solved. Solving a problem moves you onward and upward. Avoiding a problem gives that problem the advantage. Neglected...
Dave Beam
Oct 5, 20201 min read


Rainy Days and Mondays Can Never Get You Down
How do you feel when it rains? There was a popular song in the 70s sung by Karen Carpenter entitled “Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me...
Dave Beam
Sep 28, 20202 min read


Do You Own a Business or a Job?
Warning!! You may think you own a business but in fact just have a really difficult job! Here’s the test. If you quit working, does your...
Dave Beam
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Choosing vs Deciding
Is there a difference between choosing and deciding? I believe there is, and it is a life changing distinction. The Webster definition...
Dave Beam
Sep 14, 20201 min read


Climbing the Energy Ladder
I woke up the other day and felt lousy. I was groggy, nauseous, and lethargic. I don’t drink alcohol and was not hung over, but my guess...
Dave Beam
Sep 7, 20202 min read


A Difficult Leadership Decision
One of the most challenging aspects of being a leader is making decisions that affect people’s lives. There are times when the best...
Dave Beam
Aug 31, 20201 min read


"Busy" IS the Enemy
Personal success coach and author Steve Chandler writes the following in his book, Time Warrior: “In a simple life in which you only do...
Dave Beam
Aug 24, 20202 min read


Business Owner or Babysitter?
Many business owners feel like babysitters. They shake their head and say that managing their business is like running a day care full of...
Dave Beam
Aug 17, 20202 min read


Bunny Slippers
Dean Koontz, best-selling author, offers the following practice…. Bunny slippers remind me of who I am. You can’t get a swelled head if...
Dave Beam
Aug 10, 20202 min read


The Power of Unconditional Acceptance
How quickly do you accept others? Do strangers feel welcomed by you? Are you viewed as gracious and kind to most people? Would your...
Dave Beam
Aug 3, 20202 min read


Quit Wrestling and Start Dancing
Compare wrestling and dancing. Both require energy. Both typically involve two people in close contact. Wrestling with someone wears you...
Dave Beam
Jul 27, 20201 min read


My Morning Coffee
I really enjoy my morning coffee. It is a simple pleasure that I joyfully anticipate at the beginning of each day. My satisfaction begins...
Dave Beam
Jul 20, 20201 min read


A Key to Deep Listening
How many times have you said, “I just don’t understand them”? Consider that statement. If you don’t understand, you have not fully...
Dave Beam
Jul 13, 20202 min read


Your Creative Mind - Friend or Foe?
You have a powerhouse between your ears, your brain. You can imagine, plan, dream, hope, remember, visualize, and ponder. A focused mind...
Dave Beam
Jul 6, 20202 min read


A Stewardship
What is a steward? It is a person that has been put in charge of property, a business, or a task. The life you have is a stewardship....
Dave Beam
Jun 29, 20201 min read


Are You Excited About Your Business?
When you look at your business, how do you feel? Do you feel energized, excited, and ready to jump in and have fun? Or do you feel...
Dave Beam
Jun 22, 20202 min read


I Know They Will Never Change!
How often have you said it about someone else? “I know they’ll never change!” How often have you said it about yourself? “I know I’ll...
Dave Beam
Jun 15, 20201 min read


The Key to Great Listening - Being Present
How often have you thought “I just don’t understand him” or “They really just don’t make sense”? The reason you don't understand is...
Dave Beam
Jun 8, 20202 min read


Changing Your Identity
This is not an article about identity theft! Nor is it really an article about psychological theory. It is about a simple practice that...
Dave Beam
Jun 1, 20202 min read


The Worthless Pursuit of Trying to Believe in Yourself
I get this request from time to time “Dave, can you help me believe in myself?” My response is a question; “Why do you want to believe in...
Dave Beam
May 25, 20202 min read
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