Creating Your Christmas List

 My wife recently asked me to make a “Christmas list” for the family.  As you probably know, this is simply the act of putting your wishes for gifts on paper, so that family has some idea of what to get you…that you might actually...

The Right Reason

When I was in high school (oh those many years ago), my Senior English Teacher, Fran Nelson, said something that stuck with me.  She told me (and everyone in her class) that whatever the reason that got you to go (and stay) in college, was the right...

11 Things To Lift Your Spirits

This time of year can be tough on people.  The days are getting shorter.  The holidays are nearly upon us.   The weather, at least where I live, is getting colder.  And the news continues to show you the very worst the world has to offer.  If...

On My Way To #50Books

My goal to read 50 books has been a daunting one.  But I must say, it has been HUGELY impactful to me as a business owner and a person.  People have asked me all year, “Where do you find the time?”  That is one of the lessons I have...
What Your Kind Words Can Do

What Your Kind Words Can Do

One of the people that inspire me in business is Seth Godin.  He is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, blogger and original thinker.  I read his blog every day.  It’s one of the ways I put “good into my head” as I start the...
Growth Begins…

Growth Begins…

One of the things I love about setting the goal of running a half-marathon (or a marathon) is that the person who is setting the goal CAN’T accomplish it.  The person setting the goal aspires to run that far.  But they can’t get up and do it...