Do you remember who gave you your first break?

Someone saw something in you once. That's partly why you are where you are today. It could have been a thoughtful parent, a perceptive teacher, a demanding drill sergeant, an appreciative employer, or just a friend who dug down in his pocket and came up with a few bucks. Whoever it was, had the kindness and the foresight to bet on your future. Those are two beautiful qualities that separate the human being from the orangutan. In the next 24 hours, take 10 minutes to write a grateful note to the person who helped you. You'll keep a wonderful friendship alive. Matter a fact, take another 10 minutes to give someone else a break. Who knows? Someday you might get a nice letter. It could be one of the most gratifying messages you ever read.

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Common Sense

A best-seller in 1776 was Tom Paine's "Common Sense." Maybe someone should do a 2007 update. You have many decisions to make every day. Just weight your answer against the simple question, "Does it make good, common sense?" If it doesn't, don't.

Common sense says, don't smoke when you're filling your gas tank. Don't run through red lights. Don't overeat. Don't spend more than you make. Common sense is sometimes called horse sense. For good reason. Have you ever seen a horse at the $2 window betting on how fast a person can run?

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Branson, MO