Who doesn't love the parables? You know there's a solution, but you have to do some work to find it.

One of the hard lessons to learn in life is that there are some things you can control and some things you can't. If you want a short recipe for being frustrated and miserable, this is it: focus on things you can't control.

To have friends who will always take you to higher ground is an incalculable blessing.

Life is going to hit you some line drives, and sometimes you'll have to think fast. However, it's better to think first than to think fast.

If your life gets off to a rough start, just know this is helping you develop depth of personality and depth of character.

I have to say that it was working with my grandpa, who grew up on a farm in Mountain Home, Idaho, that had the most influence. Witnessing his work ethic and hearing his stories gave me an appreciation for the farm's best lessons.