When you are doing something worthwhile but hard, attempting and struggling to do something challenging, something that takes time and effort: just keep going. Small steps over time will yield results, even if they aren't quick or obvious, and even if your progress is not in a straight line. Keep going! You will eventually get there--and be all the happier for it. Much Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #grandpositivity

I have learned that relationships--of any kind, romantic, family, friendship, or professional--often start because of emotion of some kind. But they persist and grow based on apologies and forgiveness. Much love to you all! Sincerely, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #grandpositivity

I've learned in my marriage that commitment is greater than love. When I was told that, I didn't like it! But I soon found it was true. The thing about that, though, is that this is true in nearly anything in life, in any relationship or activity or endeavor. Commitment is always going to be greater than love, talent, passion, enthusiasm, energy, etc. If you can remember this you are on the way to happiness and success--and I do want you to be happy and successful! So much love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #grandpositivity

Good things always stretch us and are challenging. But bad things are often hard too. How can we discern when a hard stretch is good and worth sticking with vs. when something is just bad and not helpful? Well, I had a thought on that the other day. Much Love, ##YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #Grandpositivity

We’re celebrating our 32nd anniversary this week and I am reminded of a few basic lessons that are applicable to everything in life, I believe. First of all:anything good is just going to be difficult, and it will likely be difficult to the extent it is good (and vice versa). Much Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa

We all get discouraged from time to time, even if we generally enjoy the endeavor that brings us that discouragement. I had a little patch with that recently, but a happy ending reminded me of a few important things.

Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa

I heard someone described once as a "kiss-up, kick-down" person. I had a boss like that once as well. It's human nature to be really respectful to people above us, and be kind of a jerk—or at least thoughtless— to those who may have less status. It is natural, but not good! Ironically, trying to treat everyone with the same level of respect helps us become more fully our authentic selves, which makes us happy. And--wait for it--I want you to be happy! So much love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #Grandpositivity

Some thoughts on the importance of (non-romantic) love in the world and our lives, and how we can spread and cultivate it. This may be one of the biggest factors for happiness--your own and that of other people. And, as always, I want you to be happy! Much Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #fyp #Grandpositivity

Learning to love your work is an important way to be happy in life! And, it is something that can be learned and practiced, even if you don't currently feel that way about what you do. Sending you so much love! Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #fyp

Learning to love people, really love real people, will make you happy (and them, but mostly you). And, I want you to experience love and happiness in life. Much Love, #YourInternetGrandpa #InternetGrandpa #fyp #Grandpositivity