The Value of You. Today on 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson talks about our value as individuals. Not our values, but our value – our worth as human beings. Many of those suffering with obesity come to think of themselves as being worthless. But, the truth is that each of us is a unique work of art, a singular creation and beyond price. Even in the world of checks and credits, each of us has value because others have chosen to invest in us, whether financially or emotionally. By way of analogy, Craig shows us that even a violin overlooked in a pawn shop as a “piece of junk” can turn out to have tremendous worth – if only we know how to recognize it. Read the full story

Tongue Tied. “It’s not what goes in a man’s mouth that matters; it’s what comes out.” Truer words were never spoken. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that we have control over our tongues, not the other way around, and that being consciously aware of what we intend to say before we say it is a powerful way to influence our own lives and those of others. Words have power, and it’s important to speak words that are going to empower ourselves and those around us to do the right thing. Read the full story

Wash Out Your Mouth. “What you say is what you are.” We all know this old schoolyard adage – but it happens to be true. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that the problem of obesity is not only on the outside (the extra pounds) but on the inside (what we think and say). By “washing out your mouth” and cleaning up any idle, negative, or thoughtless words you speak, you can directly influence the way you think – and achieve a more positive outlook on life. Read the full story

Find Your Direction. It’s easy to lose your way from time to time on the road to self-improvement. Inspiration can provide direction – but inspiration isn’t built in. It has to be sought out and internalized before it can serve as a guide. In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson demonstrates how your mind needs inspiration from without so you can figure out where you need to go within. By seeking out sources of inspiration, we can get (and keep) ourselves on the right path to a more fulfilling life. Read the full story

Where Are You? In this episode of 90 Seconds to Success, host Craig Thompson reminds us that each day is a gift – we can’t stay in the past, yet we are not promised tomorrow. By staying in the moment and looking forward with optimism, we are able to keep our minds in the now. We can do the right things and make the right decisions – whether for our weight loss journey or our personal relationships. Read the full story

Dealing with Difficult People. In life, we will always have to deal with difficult people, whether in our school, work place, or family. And, although we may believe it’s the person we do not like, it is usually a character trait that they posses. Even so, we generally categorize people into ones that we like, we don’t like, or we need something from. In this episode, host Craig Thompson encourages us to add a new category: people that we serve. Read the full story

Diamond of a Successful Life – Introduction. In this introduction to a new series, host Craig Thompson leads us on a journey to becoming a precious jewel, even when we feel like a hardened lump of coal. Throughout the next four episodes, he will illustrate four basic steps we can take to change our lives for the better.