Life Skills

 - Doing what's right keeps your conscience satisfied. And this builds self-confidence.  When we do what is known to be wrong, two negative things happen.  First, we feel guilt and this guilt eats away confidence.  Second, other people sooner or later find out and lose confidence in us.

 - John D. Rockefeller was once the world's wealthiest individual and the first billionaire. By 25, he controlled one of the largest oil refineries in the United States, and by 31, he was the largest oil refiner globally. By 38, he managed 90% of the oil refined in the U.S. By the age of 50, he was the richest man in the country. His entire life, from his decisions to his relationships, was focused on building his personal power and wealth. However, at 53, Rockefeller's health deteriorated drastically. He suffered immense pain, lost all his hair, and could barely eat anything other than soup and crackers. Despite his wealth, he was miserable. His physicians predicted he wouldn't live another year. Facing his mortality, Rockefeller had an epiphany. He realized that his vast wealth was meaningless if he couldn't take it with him. Recognizing this, he made a significant decision. He called his attorneys, accountants, and managers, declaring his intention to devote his weal