Thinking For Yourself

Thinking For Yourself

There is no shortage of quotes that I love from Mark Twain (an original thinker), but one of my favorites is:“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” This goes against so much that we are brought up to believe. ...
Be Better Than Yesterday

Be Better Than Yesterday

I don’t know about you, but there are days that I wake up and I am not pleased with my effort from the day before.  I wake up thinking, “Wow!  You really blew that one.”  And it’s easy to get dragged down by that thinking.  It’s easy to allow it to...
Have Some Kind of Plan

Have Some Kind of Plan

I ran into an acquaintance on the street the other day and I asked him how he was doing.  He said, “Good.  I just got my realtor’s license!”  Then he handed me a card.”Oh cool,” I said.  “You are going to be in...
Just a Bit Cheaper

Just a Bit Cheaper

Have you ever had this experience?You have been purchasing from a company for some time.  They provide good service, good quality at a good price.  The value in the exchange seems fair.  But, as a smart consumer, you set out to find “a better...
Hustle Creates Hustle

Hustle Creates Hustle

One thing I believe to be true:  Everyone in business believes they are hustling. I use that word a lot.  It motivates me and reminds me if I want good things in life, I need to be willing to go get it!  Talent is fine.  It can even be...