My mom died more than 30 years ago, but I still feel her with me every day. Sometimes when I open my mouth to speak, her words come out. And that makes me smile. Mothers aren’t perfect, but in their imperfect humanness, they are amazing founts of wisdom. I love reflecting on the things my [...]
In the interest of full disclosure, I admit: I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I make resolutions all year long—some of them I keep, some I don’t, and some get changed along the way. These tips will help you keep your resolutions, whether you’re making them at New Year’s or any other time during the [...]
How much of the way you live your life is determined by what other people think? How much better would your life be if you didn’t care what other people think? We miss out on so much when we are more concerned about the approval of others than we are about being true to ourselves. [...]
You’ve heard the popular Vince Lombardi quote: “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” That’s meant to encourage perseverance, but it’s not always true. Sometimes quitting can make you a winner. Here are seven things you could quit right now that will make your life happier, richer and far more fulfilling: Quit doing things that [...]
Our company email that went out on the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year’s was a brief summary of some of our key accomplishments for 2015 and a preview of what we have planned for 2016. Here’s what that email said: As 2015 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part [...]
They're Productive Overachievers in Everyone’s Eyes but Their Own Imposter Syndrome sufferers are high achievers who secretly believe they have been overestimated. They fear that at any time the “truth” about them will become known. When Brian was promoted to general manager of his company, he was sure it was because he just happened to be [...]
Ever feel like your life is careening out of control? Or maybe just that you could get so much more done if you only had time to get organized (or just stopped spending so much time on social media)? If you've ever dabbled in real estate, you're familiar with the term "highest and best use," [...]
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. You probably learned this rhyme as a child and maybe chanted it to a playmate who was teasing you. It would be nice if it were true, but it's not. Words can hurt. They can also help. However words are used, they're [...]
I grew up listening to and singing along with James Taylor and Carly Simon. In an interview, their son, Ben Taylor (who was on tour with his talented father at the time), said this about getting into the music/entertainment business: “My dad let me know that it’s a blue-collar job, that the glamour of it [...]
The next time you’re in a situation where you’re not getting the performance out of a person that you need, try thanking them for doing what you want them to do – even if they haven’t done it yet. Most people will respond by trying to earn the appreciation you expressed. For example: You have [...]
