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!
Have you ever given yourself a timeout? Do you know when to give yourself a time out? As adults we intuitively know when to tell our children to “Go sit in timeout”. We see them slowly start to unravel and then all hell breaks loose. What do we do though, when we’re pushed to our … Continue reading Time Out
What game are you playing? Your “A” game? Your “B” game? or… Dude, I’m not even in the game. My guess is many of you are B-gaming it. I know, I B-game it as often as anyone. There’s a good chance you might be B-gaming it and you may not even be fully aware of it. Me? … Continue reading Your “A” Game
Respect is an essential part of human life. What we do when we respect someone is that we recognize their value. When you disrespect someone you are really saying to them, “you are not valuable.” “You are not worthy of my respect.” Respecting others is a silent way to express our feelings for them. It’s … Continue reading Respect
Dear Alzheimer’s disease, I hate you. I’ve always been taught not to hate things because it is so powerful, but you are the lone thing I truly despise. You’re ugly, relentless and my biggest fear. You’re welcomed by no one and 44 million people have been affected by you worldwide. You’ve damaged over 5.4 million … Continue reading Dear Alzheimer’s…
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