One question I love to ask guests on my podcast is: “What do you want your legacy to be?” The illustration below shows what happens when your answer goes astray. A young man was to be sentenced to the penitentiary. The judge had known him from childhood, for he was well acquainted with his father—a […]
This isn’t me but what a haunting look This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in January 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! A new year is often a pivotal time to think about your life and your happiness. In fact it doesn’t just have to be a […]
How your actions can make a difference! If you’re feeling disheartened by the state of the world and the actions of those around you, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that people are inherently bad. However, it’s important to remember that there is still good in the world, and that you have […]
You are what you are: Understanding the ‘Law of Attraction’ Are you familiar with the phrase “You attract what you are”? This is a concept that has gained popularity in recent years, especially in the field of psychology. It suggests that the energy and vibrations you put out into the world are what you will […]
In the political drama “West Wing”, President Bartlet usually ended an episode with this question, “What’s next?” Knowing what is next for your business is a crucial choice that affects its success. Running a business comes with a lot of challenges. It’s a constant balancing act of making sure your business is running smoothly while […]
Conversation is a meeting of minds with different memories and habits. When minds meet, they don’t just exchange facts: they transform them, reshape them, draw different implications from them, and engage in new trains of thought. Conversation doesn’t just reshuffle the cards: it creates new cards. — Theodore Zeldin The Transformational Power of Real Conversations […]
While name-brand products may have a certain appeal or reputation, it’s important to consider whether the extra cost is truly worth it. In many cases, the only difference between name-brand and generic products is the label and packaging, and the quality and effectiveness of the product itself are the same. There may be certain situations […]
Author’s Bio: Debbie Stokes was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She has always had a desire to be a published author of a fiction novel, but fear stopped her. She often shares how her story ideas come to her in her dreams, and how she jumps up to write them down. Finally, one day, […]
#1 SMITH An engaging exploration into the origins and historical significance of America’s ten most common surnames. Uncover the narratives woven into each name, revealing a tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped the United States. Whether reflecting an ancestor’s occupation or the patronymic traditions of a distant homeland, these surnames provide a unique window […]