White Collar Addiction
Listen to the 7-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video The last blog article I wrote titled “An Alcoholic at IBM” said that after I retired: “IBM has roughly… Read More »White Collar Addiction
Steve Ward
Writing Your Life Story
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video This is your life story. But I’m not going to write it all out for you. This is just… Read More »Writing Your Life Story
Can Parents Control Their Kids?
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video Many parents want to control their kids. That’s understandable, but there’s a problem with that approach: ultimately, it won’t… Read More »Can Parents Control Their Kids?
What Is Your Worldview?
Listen to the 4-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video As people move through life, they often begin to think more about deeper questions they ignored earlier. Sometimes, they… Read More »What Is Your Worldview?
Recognizing a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video When I was 16, I discovered something that would change my life: drinking is fun! And it’s relaxing. Starting… Read More »Recognizing a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Living Your Life Story
Listen to the 6-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video The last STEPS Journey Blog article gave an outline for “Writing Your Life Story” to deal with the issues… Read More »Living Your Life Story
Choosing How to Protect Our Kids
Listen to the 5-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video All parents want to protect their kids. These days, that can mean from drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous habits,… Read More »Choosing How to Protect Our Kids
How to Be Proactive About Vaping (Part 2)
Listen to the 8-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video If you haven’t done so already, please read Part 1 of “How to Be Proactive About Vaping” which addressed… Read More »How to Be Proactive About Vaping (Part 2)
Learning New Life Improvement Steps
Listen to the podcast version Watch a 1-minute summary video Many ideas accepted in today’s world are wrong. What people think “feels okay” in the moment can be wrong. And… Read More »Learning New Life Improvement Steps
How to Be Proactive About Vaping (Part 1)
Listen to the 11-minute podcast version Watch a 1-minute introductory video In the last few years, many parents are hearing something like this coming from their teenager: “Mom and Dad,… Read More »How to Be Proactive About Vaping (Part 1)