By Ruth Wong There is a book I never thought to read until I met a colleague at a national conference. She was unassuming and quiet yet very likable and wise, and people flocked to her.
By Ruth Wong How many of you have purged a closet and gotten rid of the excess only to have it fill up again? In my last column I shared the story of an executive who successfully purged 75 knit polo-type shirts from his bulging closet. Was he able to maintain the spaciousness in his closet or did it bulge again?
By Ruth Wong Are you fighting the battle of the bulge? That is, closets bulging with too many clothes? This was the case with a local executive. After organizing his office, his wife asked me to help him at home, for as she put it, "He has a lot of stuff."
By Ruth Wong The recent rescue of 33 Chilean miners trapped for 69 days underground was the rescue seen joyously around the world. I saw three major factors that played a role in the successful outcome. These factors can prove useful in our lives as well.
By Ruth Wong The organizers of India's Commonwealth Games were in a furious race to have facilities ready for the opening on Oct. 3. While there is almost always a behind-the-scenes last-minute rush before any event, India's situation was so dire it was major news.
By Ruth Wong A close cousin to last week's topic — poor finishers — is poor starters. This can occur on a personal as well as national level. It was with interest and alarm that I read a Sept. 22 article in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser headlined "New Delhi not ready for prime-time games."
By Ruth Wong Are you at great at starting tasks or projects but poor at finishing? Henry Cloud and John Townsend, authors of "Boundaries," suggest the problem with many poor finishers is due to the following causes...
By Ruth Wong Are there any areas in your life that are sub-par? September is Self Improvement Month. One of my favorite examples of a parent helping her children to improve is that of Sonya Carson.
By Ruth Wong Who among us didn't revel in watching the Waipio Little League team's run to the championship? While delightedly watching the youngsters play, I could see some helpful lessons for any of us.
By Ruth Wong Do you have trouble meeting deadlines or are you always running late? If so, there's a day just for you! Sept. 5 was "Be Late for Something Day." In keeping with the spirit of the occasion, this column is coming to you one day late, on Sept. 6.
By Ruth Wong It seems the only time I have for reading celebrity news magazines is when I'm at the hairdresser's. While there recently I picked up the June 21 issue of People magazine. The article "Mr. King's Class Goes to College," with its bold-print caption, caught my eye.
By Ruth Wong When was the last time you solved a problem, big or small? There are many situations where ordinary problem-solving is enough, but others call for creative solutions.
By Ruth Wong Habits — we all have them. Are yours friends or foes? On Dr. Oz's morning television show in January, he shared his "7 Deadly Sins" — things that take years off our lives without us even knowing it.
By Ruth Wong How long have you lived in your current residence? Or worked in your current office? Have you noticed a progressive stuffing and cluttering of the interior? Is it to the point of distraction and stress?
By Ruth Wong How would you rate your time use? On a daily basis, are you using it maximally, moderately or minimally? Although I'm very productive some hours of the day, I will be the first to admit that I waste too much of this precious commodity called time.
By Ruth Wong Do you suffer from "Someday Syndrome"? Do you find yourself saying or thinking, "Someday when ... then I'll ..."? Would knowing that you had a limited time to live make a difference in doing things you've been putting off until "someday"?