The year 2008 is almost over. As we take inventory of the past year, we might ask ourselves a series of questions like: what did I do this year? Who did I help? Where did I go? What did I accomplish? How did I improve my life or the life of someone else? And, most importantly, did I avoid the Rudy Syndrome?<< MORE >>

Sometimes the best examples of people avoiding the Rudy Syndrome are so obvious, we miss them. In fact, I realized recently I had missed sharing a very compelling story because I was so close to it, I simply overlooked its motivational value.<< MORE >>

When Congress approved a $730 Billion economic relief package last month, it was hard not to wonder how America had transitioned to socialism without so much as a polite discussion of whether it was a good idea.<< MORE >>

Every year during the first week of August, hundreds of hopeful young musicians gather in the mountains of Colorado to pursue their dream of musical stardom. << MORE >>

On April 16, we wrote about the amazing story of Dr. Randy Pausch. Professor Pausch was as good an example of a person who lived without the Rudy Syndrome as any we've ever found. Sadly, Professor Pausch lost his battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday.<< MORE >>

You talk about a strong finish. Senator Clinton not only stayed in to fight to the end, she won almost every primary in the past two months. << MORE >>

If you had six months to live, what would you do? Would you go visit relatives you hadn't seen for a long time? Would you make sure all the people you love know it? Would you spend a lot of money? Save a lot of money? Climb Mount Everest? Volunteer at a homeless shelter? What would you do if you had six months to live?<< MORE >>

This week's episode of the hit show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, highlighted the Hughes family from Louisville, Kentucky.  The Hughes' eldest son, Patrick Henry, the focus of the show, serves as an inspiration to all who hear his story. ...<< MORE >>

Tonight John McCain (R-AZ) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY) won the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries in the state of Florida. << MORE >>

Fred Thompson, the former senator from Tennessee, announced today that he would withdraw his bid for the Republican nomination for president of the United States.<< MORE >>