The Fenn Treasure was a cache of gold and jewels that Forrest Fenn, an art dealer and author from Santa Fe, New Mexico, hid in the U.S. Rocky Mountains. After diagnosed with cancer in 1988, he was inspired to hide a treasure chest in an outdoor location with the purpose of creating a public search […]
Think about the first time you tried something new—whether it was riding a bike, learning an instrument, or giving your first big presentation. I can still remember the first time I was asked to sing a small solo in front of our church. I was probably about twelve years old. My knees were shaking so […]
Burnout is no longer a rare occurrence—it’s a reality many of us face, especially at midlife and also when faced with life after intense competition. High achievers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and former athletes often push themselves beyond sustainable limits. Yet, understanding the roots of stress, how our body processes it, and the cultural myths that fuel […]
You may be asking why structure matters at mid-career. During earlier stages of life, structure often comes pre-packaged. Work hours, school calendars, children’s activities, or corporate demands provide a framework for how time is spent. Our family with our three growing sons, lived for part of the year at the ball field. Dinners were either […]
Think about the last time you visited a museum or hall of fame. Did you linger at some exhibits while breezing past others? Were there points where crowds clustered, slowing down your visit? My husband Greg, and I found ourselves attracted to different areas of three different halls of fame and realized there was a […]
When people hear the word “entrepreneur,” they often picture start-up founders in Silicon Valley or risk-takers launching a business in their garage. I listen often to the podcast “How I Built This” and love hearing those stories. But the entrepreneurial mindset is much bigger than founding a company. It’s a way of thinking, a posture […]
The American Revolution was shaped not only by iconic leaders like Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson but also by countless lesser-known heroes whose courage, sacrifice, and vision paved the way for a new nation. Too often, these figures remain hidden in the shadows of history books. Tom Hand, founder of Americana Corner and author of An […]
When I was going through college, I never heard the word entrepreneur, even in graduate school. However, I was in the arts and we were always creating or putting together creative programs. We were young and had plenty of energy and ideas to create something new. But over time, relying solely on energy and intuition […]
Marketing today can feel overwhelming, especially for mid-career professionals who are already balancing years of experience with the fast-changing digital landscape. Between AI tools, social media platforms, advertising options, and content creation strategies, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. Yet effective marketing doesn’t happen by accident—it requires clarity, alignment, authenticity, creativity, and ongoing […]
The first half of life and career is like laying the foundation of a house—you may not see every structural beam, but they hold everything together. After living in our older home for over twenty years, we’ve upgraded plenty, but one recent challenge reminded me how easy it is to get “locked out” of using […]
