When Sean Connery passed away last week, millions mourned the original and arguably best James Bond. And even though it was dementia — not Spectre —that took 007 and quieted his memory in his last years, the public will never forget his masterful MI-6 skills, his suaveness, and Connery’s superb acting career. Connery was married […]
Archive | November, 2020
Why Would God Want a Trump Presidency?
By Carl on November 5, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Christian, Current Events, Politics, Government
After years of being a casino owner, billionaire businessman, reality TV star and tabloid target, Donald Trump gained enough fame to be elected the 45th president. Patric Rutherford, Ph.D., believes it was God’s will that put Trump in the White House. Why? Did God approve of Trump’s fame? His business skills? His lifestyle? His ability […]
Unravelling Your Post-Election Emotional Exhaustion
By Carl on November 5, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Current Events, Relationships, Psychology, Self Help
Many Americans braced for election night chaos. That never came but dealing with the delayed election results has caused even more stress, according to many mental health professionals. Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of “Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About It?),” says everyone is different, but there are some common […]
He Helped a First Lady Set an Underwater Speed Record
Few of us have had close contact with a president and first lady the way Steven Mays did, and he has a great story to tell. Mays was serving on a nuclear submarine at the time when this particular president and first lady came aboard his “stinky, smelly, hot tube 400 feet below the water” […]
11/5/20 RTIR Newsletter: National Exhaustion, Post-Election Economy, God and Trump
Could Things Get Ugly? The Use of Force in a Contested ElectionUnravelling Your Post-Election Emotional ExhaustionWhy Would God Want a Trump Presidency?Investment Strategist on Post-Election EconomyNew Documentary: Kids Turning Tragedy into ActivismHe Helped a First Lady Set an Underwater Speed RecordWhat Took Sean Connery Might Take Someone You LoveWhat Makes 2020’s Wildfires the Worst in […]
How to Get Turned-Off Students to Tune In
Countless students across America are feeling disengaged and uninspired. Their schools are not deliberately creating a negative, tune-out atmosphere. So what’s happening and how can educators, administrators, coaches and parents help our centers of learning improve? Educator and author Paul Bernabei is spearheading a movement to encourage and benefit students, which ultimately boosts our nation’s […]
Saving Your Career is as Simple as Answering Yes or No
Should you go on that job interview? Or accept that offer? Are you feeling comfortable enough to sign that contract or take that promotion? Are you ready to quit your current job? Go part-time? Or finally retire? Just like every other move you make in your personal or professional life, you have “Just 2 Choices.” […]
How to Win Big at Public Speaking Every Time!
Public speaking is considered the #1 fear. And while most of us will never have to debate someone in a national forum (think the 2020 election debates), we’re now challenged with audiences who are spread out, behind masks, and even virtual. Moreover, many people would rather quit their job than speak on stage, be interviewed […]
Anxiety to Rage: Americans Respond to the Election
By Carl on November 3, 2020 in 2020 Presidential Election, Current Events, Politics, Government, Relationships, Psychology
What should we expect from the American public this week? Ask Myke Merrill, D.Min., author of “Why Do People Act that Way? (And What Can I Do About It?)” Dr. Myke says, “One prevalent emotional response to the election and its results can be anxiety — a foreboding sense of risk and disaster. A second […]
11/3/20 RTIR Newsletter: Campaign Guru, Election Threats, Uncertainty Abounds
01. Slow Results Mean the System is Working02. The Biggest Election Threat is Right-Wing Extremists03. Anxiety to Rage: Americans Respond to the Election04. How to Deal With Uncertainty 05. World Kindness Day Is More Important Than Ever 06. Campaign Guru Analyzes Trump Tweets in Real Time07. Voting Demographics: How Did ‘Under 40’ Vote?08. The Progressive […]