Points to Ponder

Points to Ponder (100 words or less)

ByJoe Martino November 4, 2010

Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
-William Feather (17)

Responding to COVID-19. Dealing with the anxiety.
ByJoe Martino March 16, 2020

Don’t engage in fear shaming. Regardless of how you feel about the response to this situation, please avoid fear shaming. This particular virus of shame cuts both ways.

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Relationships

Just be kind
ByJoe Martino February 6, 2020

What’s even better than changed behavior is not having to put a fire out.
So what’s my wife’s rule? Well, you’ve probably figured it out by now, but just in case you have not, here it is.

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Media Monday. Podcast Episode 126. Your Most Powerful Tool
ByJoe Martino November 16, 2020

If you'd like to hear more episodes search "The Joe Martino Show" in your favorite podcast player or listen at the link below on SoundCloud. What a year 2020 has been! Can we find the power to create a world that we want even in the midst of a pandemic? I believe we can when…

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We must distinguish between disagreement and attack
ByJoe Martino April 16, 2020

There was an ancient writer who wrote that we should only allow words to come out of our mouths that will build others up and benefit those that are listening. I dream of a society where that is the normal way. When we dismiss everything that disagrees with us as an attack, we are giving away the opportunity to benefit all those who listen to us.

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Change | Relationships

Conflict is your best friend and a great ingredient for true love
ByJoe Martino March 11, 2024

The following is an expert from The Emotionally Secure Couple. Chapter 8 deals with conflict. The book can be bought wherever quality books are sold and at our offices. Storytellers love conflict. Seriously. Think about our modern-day bards—they all tell tales of high conflict. This conflict gives the hero or heroine in the story purpose…

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Random | Relationships

Hi, I’m an Introvert
ByJoe Martino August 6, 2013

So I often have a fun conversation. It goes like this: Me: Well, I’m an introvert Them: No, you’re not. That’s impossible. You speak in front of people and you don’t mind talking to groups. Me: That’s because I’m not shy. But I get my energy from being alone or with a very small group…

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