Gratitude is the root of happiness. It tends to focus you on what you have and replace a sense of what you might be lacking. According to some philosophers, you can’t feel both grateful and unhappy, so when your mind focuses on all you are thankful for, you’re more likely to feel joy. In addition, … Continue reading Gratitude
Over the many years of my career, one thing that continues to resonate within my business and for that matter, all businesses, is how we strive to differentiate ourselves in order to achieve long-term success. Individuals and companies are always looking for ways to set themselves apart from their competitors. Industries evolve, markets change, and … Continue reading The True Differentiator
Every spring we celebrate this holiday called “Memorial Day,” which traditionally marks the beginning of summer. Although the true celestial observance of the changing seasons does not officially occur for another three weeks, this weekend is recognized as the time when all the summer events may officially commence. It is a time when families can … Continue reading Memorial Day
You may not have devoted a lot of thought to fun at work. For many of us, fun just sort of happens. I know for me personally; I would be bored to death if I was in an environment that I felt wasn’t any fun! I have always tried hard to foster fun in the … Continue reading Work Hard, Play Hard
As a parent, one of the things that is always on my mind is the safety of my family. It is a fundamental trait that every parent can relate to… especially these days. No person is immune to some unforeseen tragedy that may come their way. There is no worse feeling than having something bad … Continue reading Safety First
“This too shall pass.” Ever heard that before? I’ve heard that quite a bit over the past 15 months. I mean, our place of business has been shut down for the past 15 months. Those first few months looked pretty bleak and everyone had a lot of questions… about everything. It was pretty scary for … Continue reading This too shall pass
This weekend we celebrate Fathers. Father’s Day is a day meant for family, barbecues and doing whatever it is that your dad wants to do. Personally, I love that the US Open of men’s golf is always on Father’s Day weekend. I get to grab my favorite chair and chill for 4-5 hours… guilt free. … Continue reading Father’s Day
I recently met with someone to go over a challenge in an attempt to help them come up with a solution. I offered a suggestion which was met with, “That will never work.” When I suggested an alternative solution, their response was, “That will just open up a huge can of worms.” Yet a third … Continue reading Fighting Negativity
When my now adult children were very little, they used to tell their friends; “My dad is a Fireman and he BBQ’s for a living.” When I first heard of this, I asked them about it. “Why do you think your dad is a Fireman and that he BBQ’s for a living?” Their answer; “Well, … Continue reading Be like the Wolf
Recently, I was teaching a class in which I discussed budgeting and business planning for 2019. In that class, I stressed the importance of acknowledging your own successes and achievements. Do you find it’s easier to notice other people’s successes than it is to acknowledge your own? Do you even acknowledge your accomplishments before you … Continue reading Celebrate You!
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