My oldest daughter read aloud to me a make-up expert’s advice, “Find a role model your own age,” which stuck with me. At 52, I can hardly look to the Paris Hilton for how to act or dress.

But, to me, role models are vitally important. I want to be my children’s role models, especially to my daughters. I want them to be educated and self- supporting, or at least have the ability to support themselves should something unexpectedly happen.

I want my sons to choose wives who are emotionally strong, intelligent and capable. Only... more

One of my heroes, Tim Elmore, sends out an email newsletter periodically that I find to be a great source of information, as I constantly search for new ideas, ways to better serve my family, and be a person that my children can depend on.

Today’s email contained the following information, I also went straight to Amazon.com to order a used copy of this book. In their intriguing book, "The Influentials," Ed... more