Worthless Money

On January 1, 2002, 12 European countries will begin switching from their existing currencies—the lira, franc, mark, and so on—to a new currency, ...

"Schindler's List": People Rather Than Gold

The award winning film Schindler's List tells the story of how Oskar Schindler, a German entrepreneur, first exploits but later protects Jews in Poland. ...

John Wooden's Example

[John Wooden's] UCLA teams won ten NCAA championships in 12 years…. No one speaks more eloquently about Wooden than Bill Walton, who played for UCLA ...

Money More Important Than Life?

Author and financial advisor Suze Orman writes:

When I was 13, my dad owned his own business—a tiny shack where he sold chicken, ribs, hamburgers, ...

First Base First

Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Coach Bobby Bowden at Florida State University, said his college coach inspired the team with parables. ...

Clarence Thomas Reevaluates Life

In a recent speech, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said his brother's death caused him to reevaluate his own life. Baring his soul, as he often ...

Unexpected Rules for Life's Race

I once read a story about a bicycle race in India. The object of the race was to go the shortest distance possible within a specified time. At the start ...

Security in Values

Whenever there is a separation between values and practice, things break down. In ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric, invading ...

Dedicated to Futility

"One of the things that really attracts me about mountaineering is its total pointlessness. So I've dedicated my life to it."

—Tom ...

Chris Rock's Heritage

Vibe magazine interviewed popular comedian and actor Chris Rock. When asked, "Were you raised Christian?" Rock answered:

I wasn't raised ...