True greatness doesn’t come from grand gestures—it’s found in the quiet, consistent acts we perform every day.
Words can have many meanings. Let’s redefine four which are often cloaked in darkness and negativity. DRINK daily from the cup of knowledge. Never stop learning and you will never stop growing. STEAL moments from each day to add value to someone else’s life. You never know when you might…
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it is that keeps some of us running at full steam well into our 80s, while others retreat to the recliner. It feels like this is a key: Don’t retire. Refocus.
Jimmy Carter may not have won every battle, but he earned history’s respect. He was kind, resilient, and focused on others. His life proves that legacy isn’t about power—it’s about purpose. And for that, we are eternally grateful.
There are only two resolutions you need to make, every year, every month, every week, and every day. Prioritize people and actions which move your story forward. And deprioritize everything else.
Today, we bid farewell to a man who defied convention and built a post-presidential legacy that will long outlast the headlines of his era. Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has departed this world at the age of 100, closing a chapter in American history marked by quiet strength, unshakable integrity, and a relentless dedication to the betterment of humanity.
We are a nation of incredible prosperity, yet across all ages and communities, too many of us feel unheard, isolated, and angry. This anger is no accident. It is manufactured, cultivated, and sold back to us.
Recently, one of our most faithful Keener13.com listeners brought up a timeless line from Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee”, a song recorded famously by Roger Miller and later immortalized by Janis Joplin: “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” It’s a lyric that hits differently depending on…
We all remember the old chestnut, “Actions speak louder than words.” Let’s talk about the difference between words and actions. Back when I interviewed job candidates, it was easy to be attracted to those who could tell a good story. But survival in any arena depends on results. Words win…
Historian and political observer Steven Beschloss notes this week that “Strong, capable people surround themselves with strong, capable people.” We become who we hang with is the second of my seven precepts for happiness. And we’ve all experienced what it’s like to work with and for people who lack strength…