Posts Tagged ‘self-discipline’

Samoa’s Head of State: conquer your impulses

Friday, June 5th, 2015

In his address for the celebration of Samoa’s 53rd Independence anniversary this year, His Highness the Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi said Independence is a goal that demands the ability to conquer one’s impulses. Tamasese is a former Prime Minister and longtime Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition in Samoa. His own family Read more

I’m glad my parents were hard on me

Friday, July 5th, 2013

My mother used to say a phrase I’ll never forget. As a teenager, there were times that I would refuse to do as she asked, would stomp my feet in anger, or argue that she didn’t love me. But she would always reply, “Wait until you’re a mother and you’ll see why I worry about Read more