People do not lack strength; they lack will. (Victor Hugo, 19th century poet and novelist) It’s often asked, “Why doesn’t somebody do something about it?” Is it because no one else has seen the need? There are probably many capable people who could solve the problem...
On Wednesday, April 29, 1992, we had taken the company plane to Boise, Idaho for the grand opening of a new Toyota dealership facility and a newly appointed Lexus dealership. We left early in the morning and returned early evening. As we approached the Long...
Followers are so important that the role of leaders is to serve them. (James Emery White, church leader) White adds, “No one can be an effective leader until they first learn how to follow.” Some people want to be leaders right away. They might take courses on...
Your family is an eternal investment. Its price is indefinable. (Mike Lee, pastor) Studies indicate that families are undergoing unprecedented stress, which affects the entire household. As a result, everyone suffers. Often there are overwhelming pressures at work,...
In the summer of 1992 many of the Japan staff who had been a part of the launch of Lexus were being reassigned back to Japan. Cynthia and I decided to have a going away party at our home for those who were leaving. We invited Yuki Togo, President of Toyota...
Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind. (Samuel Johnson, 18th century English writer) We’ve heard it said that “Curiosity kills the cat.” While it may be true that an over eager nosiness can be dangerous, we should note that...
Often it’s better to be held by God than to be healed by God. (Christian George, historian and professor) No one likes to be sick. When we are, we are willing to try almost anything to be restored to health. Many will pray, asking God for healing. People of faith,...
We are what we eat. (Old proverb) It is a scientifically proven fact that our food choices affect our heath. Every cell in our body is affected by the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. As we learn more about nutrients and additives in our food,...
Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. (John Ortberg, author and speaker) “Hurry” might well be the theme of 21st century life. We hurry to and from work and from work to the weekend excursion. We...
In March of 1992, the Lexus dealers and associates traveled to Japan for the third National Dealer Meeting. This was the trip to Japan that had been postponed by the Gulf War. This would be an opportunity for the dealers and associates to tour the Tahara...
If all men knew what each said of the other, there would not be four friends in the world. (Blaise Pascal, 17th century French mathematician and philosopher) That’s a sad commentary on society, isn’t it? To what extent is Pascal’s comment true? Are 20th century people...
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. (George Santayana), 19th-20th centuries Spanish philosopher and writer) It’s a common expression, but it bears repeating, because every generation needs to be reminded of its importance. You might easily...