On Valentine’s Day, just past, a long-time friend from back east died. A big guy, he sadly became less and less interested in aging with any kind of pizzazz. Kent was older than me, but for a while, when we were both single, we were close friends (without benefits). At a time in our lives […]
7 Insanely Productive Habits: Unlock Your Full Potential with These Daily Practices Productivity is a key component of success, and adopting effective habits can significantly improve your ability to get things done. The world’s most productive people tend to share certain daily routines and behaviors that help them stay on top of their tasks and […]
John Hurley is a dear friend I’ve had the pleasure of meeting through the Jam for Joy and Day One programs. He has written some of the most influential work in the class, inspiring his classmates to look deeper, feel more freely and live with greater strength of purpose. I had the pleasure of sharing […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer My mom, Sena Parris Martin, was the nineth of 11 children born to Vernie and Essie Parris. Her Dad, my Papa, was a tobacco sharecropper. Growing up during the Great Depression, Mom was no stranger to hard work including picking cotton, cutting, tying and hanging tobacco and lots of other chores. […]
In the threshold between our earth’s seasons, we gather the gifts of what is and has been while moving with the momentum of change. Each step we take, every choice we make, each thought we think and word that we speak, shapes what’s coming alive in our inner landscapes and the outer world. When […]
How important do you feel conducting quarterly reviews and evaluations are for your personal and professional growth? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the right type of evaluation with revisions lays the foundation for future growth and success. It allows us to build on what is working and eliminate or revise what is not. There was […]
Intro Metabolic Syndrome typically manifests during midlife. Affecting approximately 23 percent of adults, this health condition often surfaces in midlife and is associated with a higher risk of several serious health problems, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Understanding Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) Syndrome X, also known as metabolic syndrome, is not a standalone […]
People talk about charismatic leaders having “big” personalities. Powerful leaders are often known as “Type A” personalities. We know about introverts and extroverts. But how does personality really impact your effectiveness as a manager or owner of a business? If we take away celebrity status from high paid CEOs and public figures, what else does […]
First of all, there are no shortcuts to becoming rich without hard work and dedication. However, with the right strategy and some creativity, you can increase your chances of becoming rich quickly. It’s 2023, and there are more than enough opportunities to make money. It might take some time to figure out the right fit […]
We simply cannot know joy without embracing vulnerability – and the way to do that is to focus on gratitude, not fear. ~Brené Brown Summing up his status as more than a man but a force of nature, the colloquialism “Elvis has left the building!” has taken on a life of its own in the […]
