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Happiness Is Not Where You Live, But How You Live

January 26, 2026

Harvey's Weekly Column

A rich man went to see a psychologist because despite his wealth, he was not happy. The psychologist gave him three balls – one ceramic, another glass and one rubber. Then he told the man to start juggling them. The rich man quickly lost control. As he was about to drop the ceramic ball, he

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People Never Grow Tired of Hearing Compliments

January 26, 2026

Harvey's Weekly Column

I read a story in the “Washington Post” about nine-year-old Ethan Wargo who set up a “compliments stand” in the front yard of his home in Sycamore, Ill. He offers sincere compliments to anyone who stops by.  “I want to give out something good that will make them have a big smile on their face,”

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Mental Toughness Defines Champions

January 26, 2026

Harvey's Weekly Column

Have you ever wondered what sets high achievers apart from the rest? If you ask three of sports GOATs (Greatest of All Time), they would all say mental toughness. Michael Jordan never gave up on his dreams, even after being cut from his high school basketball team. He believed that mental toughness and heart are

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A Little Spark Can Lead to Blazing Success

January 26, 2026

Harvey's Weekly Column

The townspeople tried everything to get motorists to drive slowly through a residential area. They posted signs such as “Please Drive Carefully, “Slow Down” and “Children at Play.” But nothing worked until they constructed a sign that read, “Nudist Colony Ahead.”  January is International Creativity Month. Being creative in the first month of the New

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Tap Into Resourcefulness, Progress Will Follow

January 26, 2026

Harvey's Weekly Column

A motorist overtook a young man running along the road. He stopped his car and asked the perspiring runner to get in. The driver asked, “An emergency, I gather?” “No,” puffed the young man. “I always run like that when I want a ride. It seldom fails.” Resourcefulness is an incredibly important skill for employees,

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Believe In Your Abilities

December 23, 2025

Harvey's Weekly Column

Once there was a college running back who everyone agreed had the ability to be the best. He was drafted early by the pros. Sadly he never really performed up to their expectations. His coach finally released him in favor of a player who had much less ability.  Asked how he could do such a

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