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The stories below vary in length,
but most of them can be read in 5 minutes or less.
Simply click on the title to be directed to each story.

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The Retiring Carpenter Story

Our attitudes and choices determine our future.

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Attitude

We choose our attitudes.

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Do It Anyway

Do the right things no matter what.

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Lisa Beamer on Good Morning America

Take the time to appreciate the little things in life.

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Umbrellas and Noodles

Choose optimism over pessimism.

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Sand and Stone

Let hurts fade away and always remember when someone does something good for us.

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The Scorpion and the Frog

We have tendencies and habits that are hard to change, even if we know puts us and those around us at risk.

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The Cab Ride

Our choices can impact others more than we will ever know.

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Gandhi and the Shoe

This is an example of true generosity and choosing to think of others first.

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The New Bus Driver

Choosing to cover up mistakes can lead to terrible consequences!

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The Consultant and the Fisherman

More money doesn't necessarily make for a better life.

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Butterflies

Letting someone struggle can sometimes be the better choice for their own growth.

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The Lion and the Rat

Doing good for others can come back to you when you need it.

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Cannibals at Work

A cute story about a bad decision regarding who is really important at work.

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Kyle

Our choices impact others more than we will ever know.

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The Old Mule

Turning problems into opportunities.

~Potatoes, Eggs and Coffee

How we choose to react to adversity is what matters.

~Apache Seasons

Do not judge others by just one event or "season" in their lives.

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Two Wolves

We choose our own attitudes and outlook on life.

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Don't You Quit

When things get tough, keep on trying.

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Teddy's Story

Our choices can impact others more than we will ever know.

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Buddha and the Abuse

We choose our reaction to negative or abusive behavior.

~Jesse James

Was Jesse James and his gang good or bad? It depends on your perspective.

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The Boy in the Bog

This urban legend shows us how the choices we make might impact others in a tremendous way.

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Two Men by Pillars

Read this for a humorous look at a decision made by management with limited information.

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Starfish

Believe you can make a difference.

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The Travelers and the Monk

A story about how your outlook on life impacts your experiences in life.

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The Dog and the Bone

A great lesson about choices when greed plays a part.

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Get in the Wheelbarrow

Taking the step to demonstrate trust and faith.

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