The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Keeping the Status Quo? You can't expect to meet the challenges of today with yesterday's tools and expect to be in business tomorrow.

Chuckle of the Day! Wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age. Sometimes Age just shows up all by itself - Woodrow Wilson

Even when opportunity knocks, you still have to get up and open the door but Success only follows if you walk through it.

Chinese Proverb: A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

Happy New Year! Thought for the day: Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart - Helen Keller

You can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle these 3 things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Xmas tree lights - M Angelou

From Maya Angelou: I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life.