We live in an attention economy. Most people think that battle is happening on social media. It isn’t. The biggest competition for your attention is inside your workplace and even your home. I have dispensed a lot of advice in my 230 newsletters. From tools to behaviors, you’ve read guidance on: Prioritize your task lists […]
Every Sunday at my local church, those attending the early service are invited to receive Communion. While Christians hold different theological views about this sacred practice, that is not what stayed with me one particular morning. What I noticed was something much simpler. As the congregation formed a line, each person received a piece of […]
They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery. Sheri recently completed her first […]
I am not on Facebook much but I still get the occasional post or message with something like, “If you recently got a friend request from me, ignore it. My account got hacked!” I also get multiple texts a week along the lines of “Your password to [insert financial company] is due to expire in […]
Thomas and his wife were headed out on a cruise to celebrate his birthday. They were leaving out of the port city close to where his mother lived. He asked his 86-year-old mom to come and join them for a birthday dinner before the ship disembarked. Smiling he shared, “Not surprisingly she said, ‘I have […]
As I continue refining my retirement budget, a conversation with my neighbor reminded me how difficult it can be to predict spending in retirement. Ron loves pickup trucks. For years, his silver Dodge Ram 3500 sat proudly in his driveway. He and his wife used it for everything. Then one day I noticed a Lexus […]
Sunday evening, as I headed into the week, I felt confident and ready. My days were planned down to the hour. Every major priority had a place. Every meeting was accounted for. I even built in flexibility for the unexpected. Then Monday arrived. Then the week began and major changes occurred. A customer asked for […]
The Retirement Honeymoon (And Why You Can’t Get Divorced) Why the freedom people dream about can quietly become the structure they miss. You start a new job. There is a honeymoon. You purchase a house. It is exciting and typically comes alongside updates and even full remodels. You decide to have a structured fitness program. […]
Aligning Your Lifestyle Smile with Your Spending Smile Even though I am in my sixties, I still consider myself blessed to have a mentor who has played an important role in my career development. Ben has assisted me in many ways, and he has been so helpful sharing with me how he makes the most […]
Perfection Wastes Time. Rushing Creates Rework. Kevin can be obsessive. As a production manager in a manufacturing plant, he has high standards and wants everything to be perfect. His desire for flawless processes can cause frustration with his boss, who says, “It’s good enough! Get it going and we can adapt as needed.” Emma likes […]
