Steve Goodier Wisdom: Peace

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about peace. Enjoy!

Do not undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.

Do not set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Things of Value

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about value Enjoy!

You’ve heard the question asked, “If your home were on fire, what you try to save?” Most people answer that they would rescue people and pets and as many photographs and memories as possible.

The question we are facing is similar. We are forced to consider, “If we have to evacuate our home, what should we take with us?” Or, put another way, which of our possessions can we live without? Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Learn to Speak Their Language

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about understanding Enjoy!

A woman was explaining her theory of putting her children to bed: “I never tell bedtime stories that begin with ‘Once upon a time,’” she said. “If I really want to put them to sleep, I start off with, ‘Now, when I was your age…’” It’s nice to understand people so well that we know just what to say! Here is a mother who could speak her children’s language.

The story is told of the most famous elephant in the world — a huge, beautiful and gentle beast named Bozo. Children extended open palms filled with peanuts for the Indian elephant, who gently plucked them from little hands and seemed to smile as he ate his treats. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Your Most Valued Strength

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about understanding Enjoy!

I recently learned of a research organization that asked several thousand people, “What are the most serious faults of executives in dealing with their associates and subordinates?” Several could be chosen. What do you think was mentioned most often? Here is the list:

1. 15% Bias and letting emotions rule Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Finding Hope Through Humor

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about humor Enjoy!

President Ronald Reagan’s popularity in the polls rose and fell like a roller coaster. Shortly after an attempt was made to assassinate him, his ratings soared to nearly 90 percent, the highest on record. But one year later, when the U.S. economy was still mired in recession, his approval ratings had plummeted to a low of 30 percent.

Every other week Dick Wirthlin, the president’s pollster, reported the ratings to the president and he now had the unhappy task of telling Reagan the disturbing news. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: The Seven Steps to Stagnation

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about stagnation. Enjoy!

You may recall that for centuries people believed Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. The philosopher was regarded as one of the greatest thinkers of all time, and so it follows that he MUST be right!

But nearly 2,000 years after Aristotle’s death someone actually tested the theory. In 1589 Galileo Galilei summoned learned professors to the base of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. He pushed two weights from the top of the tower — one light and one heavy. They landed at the same instant. But the power of belief was so strong that the professors denied their eyesight! They continued to teach that Aristotle was correct. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: A Little Faith

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about faith. Enjoy!

The temporary church school teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cupboard. She thought that perhaps she’d forgotten the correct combination, so she went to the pastor’s study and asked for help.

The minister came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he paused and stared blankly for a moment. Then he lifted his eyes upward and whispered something too faint to be heard. He finally turned back to the lock, entered the final number and opened it. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Learning to Wait

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about the patience. Enjoy!

You might remember comedian Yakov Smirnoff. When he first came to the United States from Russia, he was not prepared for the incredible variety of instant products available in American grocery stores. He says, “On my first shopping trip, I saw powdered milk - you just add water and you get milk. Then I saw powdered orange juice - you just add water and you get orange juice. And then I saw baby powder, and I thought to myself, “What a country!”

We live in a fast-paced world. We drive fast cars. We eat fast food. We live in the fast lane. We want it now. Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: A Life That Makes a Difference

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about the power of love. Enjoy!

“How do you account for your remarkable accomplishment in life?” Queen Victoria of England asked Helen Keller. “How do you explain the fact that even though you were both blind and deaf, you were able to accomplish so much?”

Ms. Keller’s answer is a tribute to her dedicated teacher. “If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained unknown.” Read more

Steve Goodier Wisdom: Where Change Begins

In this inspirational article, master storyteller, Steve Goodier, shares a key piece of life wisdom about change. Enjoy!

An old mystic said this about himself: “I was a revolutionary when I was young, and my prayer to God was, ‘Lord, give me the strength to change the world.’

As I approached middle age and realized that my life was halfway gone without changing a single soul, I changed my prayer to, ‘Lord, give me the grace to change all those who come into contact with me, especially my family and friends, and I shall be satisfied.’ Read more

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