Posts By: Dr. Vik

We are Powerful beyond measure.

My friend and mentor Tom Mendoza, Vice Chairman of Network Appliance (#1 on Forbe’s list of 100 Best Companies to work for) delivered a Powerful speech at one of their companies yearly sales conventions… It was titled “The Power of One”. All Greatness starts with “One”…one Vision, one individual, one focus, one goal. In understanding… Read more »

Tough times never last…

But tough people do. Looking back on our tough times from the past, we can see that the tough times made us stronger and in most cases, the really tough situations, have allowed us to change course and ultimately, were really blessings in disguise. If everything were easy, there would be no resistance and with… Read more »

From time to time…

We all have noticed that our life is all about putting out fires. Things happens, and they usually happen in 3’s…which is many times, overwhelming. But when these times occur, let’s just all stay calm and handle what is at hand. Because we also know that the smoke always clears, and that our new vision… Read more »

Free really does Cost…

With concern to the “things” in our lives. The fact is, people make things, and usually not for free, at least in the long run…so someone eventually has to pay. But our lives are Free and so are our Choices. Maybe it would be a good idea to cut some costs and throw out some… Read more »

The great basketball coach…

John Wooden said, “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you”. He’s right, we can do many things for ourselves, but until we do something for others, our day cannot be perfect. Yours in “Giving” – Coach

When goals are…

Ready, they are ready. Some of us use the “All or Nothing” in goal setting and it should really be “Better than Before.” But in reality, sometimes when we set a goal, it may lose priority…and we either stick to our goal until the bitter end, or we quit and feel guilty about not achieving… Read more »

Making a Goal is just like…

Planning. We all know how things go in our lives…it seems like we often don’t have enough time to fit things in, or do what we really want to do. But when we set a goal or make a plan, our goals and plans usually work out and get handled. That’s because we have declared… Read more »

High Fructose Corn Sugar – HFCS??

We Americans digest more High Fructose Corn Syrup or “HFCS” than natural sugar and the ratio is rising. Why? Because it’s cheaper and easier to transport than traditional sugar?? It is found in soft drinks, cereals, condiments and a host of other products and even in “natural foods.” A quick check of ingredients will surprise… Read more »

Have we been…

Keeping in touch with our friends and family? In my experience with coaching many folks over the years, a good majority of them have let it be known that “keeping in touch” was not their best attributes. But when they realize it, most of them have mad a plan and made it a point, to… Read more »