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10 FUN FACTS TO INCREASE YOUR WISDOM

Chuck Lee

Over 38% of people are born without wisdom teeth. Scientists believe that in time few people will be born with wisdom teeth or appendixes, or little toes. The American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-V handbook classifies caffeine withdrawal as a mental disorder. If you open your eyes in a pitch black room, the color you’ll see is called “eigengrau.” The most shoplifted food item in the U.S. is candy. In Europe it’s cheese. In Latin America it’s meat In 2008 a lady knitted a scarf while running a marathon. The scarf was 5 feet 2 inches long. Individuals often juggle while running … Continue reading 10 FUN FACTS TO INCREASE YOUR WISDOM

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10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE A BETTER PERSON

Chuck Lee

Always be who you really are. Be your authentic self. Never try to be someone you are not or what you think others want you to be. Be optimistic. Strive to always be positive and upbeat in life. Look for good in every struggle. Learn from every trial. Be kind. Do for others what you would want them to do for you. Show compassion. Do the little things that show you care. Dream. Always envision what could be. Never stop thinking about all the things you want to experience in life. Constantly dream about what you want to achieve. Be … Continue reading 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE A BETTER PERSON

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TEN UPLIFTING MORNING THOUGHTS TO JUMP START YOUR DAY

Chuck Lee

1. May you always walk in sunshine with a rainbow in each day.2. May the kindness you spread this day keep coming back to you.3. May your day be filled with blessings like the sun lights up the sky.4. May joy always fill your heart and peace rest within your soul.5. May your life be filled with dreaming and may your best dreams come true.6. For every struggle you face may a faithful friend be there to help you through.7. When you count your blessings, always count your dearest friends twice.8. Like the birds that soar above you, may you … Continue reading TEN UPLIFTING MORNING THOUGHTS TO JUMP START YOUR DAY

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GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND GROW: 10 KEYS TO PERSONAL GROWTH

Chuck Lee

1. Nothing grows in a comfort zone. You can only grow ifyou work on self-awareness and be willing to change.2. Plan to grow your entire life. Never stop learning.Success and happiness in life is measured not by how much you achieve in life but by how much you grow as a person.3. Whereas some experiences in life will bring you challenges and some will bring you joy, allexperiences have the potential to bring you growth.4. Never compare yourself to other people. You will experience disappointment. Only compare yourselfto the person you used to be.5. To know yourself is knowledge. To … Continue reading GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND GROW: 10 KEYS TO PERSONAL GROWTH

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WHAT IS LIFE?

Chuck Lee

A small boy sat on his father’s lap and asked,”Father, what is life?”His father became reflective and after a long pause said,”Life is a long journey, my son.It’s a journey whereby you mustcarefully observe the worldaround you and grow inwisdom and understandingand the ability to serve.When you see hunger and poverty,you will learn to show compassion.When you see fear and hate,you will discover the power of love.When you see anger and conflict,you will find ways to create peace.Where you see hurt and pain, you will teach the healing power of forgiveness.When you see sadness and despair,you will inspire hope and … Continue reading WHAT IS LIFE?

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BE REMEMBERED FOR DOING ONE THING WELL

Chuck Lee

Modern society has done us a disserviceby conditioning us to believe that multi-tasking is the key to being productive and successful.In his wisdom, Plato once said,”Each man is capable of doing one thing well.If he attempts several,he will fail to achievedistinction in any.”It’s of great value to the self-esteemto pick out one things you can doand do it well.It gives a sense of satisfactionand a feeling of successto know that you can doone thing really well.Down through historythe people who are rememberedare the ones whodid one thing really well.You may be goodat busily doing many things,and that’s fine, but people will remember … Continue reading BE REMEMBERED FOR DOING ONE THING WELL

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EVERYONE NEEDS A LESSON IN HUMILITY

Chuck Lee

One day when I was youngand being a bit prideful,my father, a wise man,said to me,”Get a bucket of waterand fill it with water.”I did as he said.”Now, I want you to try something,”he said.”Put your arm in the bucket of water,then pull your arm out.If there’s a hole in the water,where your arm was,that means you’re indispensable.If there is no hole,that means you’re dispensable.I did as he said, and when I pulled my arm out of the water there was no hole.My wise father said,“No matter how importantyou think you are,the world can function without you.Always be humble, but … Continue reading EVERYONE NEEDS A LESSON IN HUMILITY

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10 MORE BITS OF WIT AND WISDOM TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

Chuck Lee

Here are ten more Bits of Wit and Wisdom to encourage you and lift your spirits. 1. Perhaps the most meaningful things you can collect and store are precious memories.  Try to add at leastone to your collection every day.2. It is more uplifting to view yourself as unique rather than different.3 In your effort to find someone to love,first look in the mirror and love the image you see with all your heart, mind and soul.4 Beauty is not something to simply be viewed,it is to be experienced.5. Always take the time to count your blessings,but also multiply them by sharing them with … Continue reading 10 MORE BITS OF WIT AND WISDOM TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS

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BITS OF WIT AND WISDOM ON A SATURDAY MORNING

Chuck Lee

Saturday is the day almost everyone looks forward to.It’s a change of pace day.It’s a catch up day.It’s a recreation day.It’s an everything day.For me, this Saturday is anopportunity to share somethoughts that are swirling in my head.Here they are.1. Success is like a game of chess. You have to make the right moves to win the game.  Your most importantmove is often your first one.2. Always be willing to give something up in order toachieve a goal.3. Those who learn best are those who listen well.4. How we face tomorrow often depends on howwe live today.5. The consistency of one’s effort … Continue reading BITS OF WIT AND WISDOM ON A SATURDAY MORNING

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MORE ROCKING CHAIR QUOTES AND BITS OF WISDOM

Chuck Lee

There are five common barriers to achieving a goal; (1) a poorly defined goal; (2) laziness; (3) procrastination; (4) distractions; (5) impatience.  The good news is that all of these can be overcome. A good leader is one who seeks to serve rather than be served. The greatest hunger problem in the world is the hunger for love. Wise is the person who knows the difference between wants and needs and lives accordingly. It’s ironic, but it’s in the face of death that we hav our greatest appreciation of life. If you have a good friendship, pray that it will … Continue reading MORE ROCKING CHAIR QUOTES AND BITS OF WISDOM