JOINING US THIS COMING SUNDAY …. August 18, 2024 ELIZABETH HAMILTON-GAURINO and JAY WEINSTEIN will be our special guests on the next episode of “SHAKE IT OFF WITH MERT & LUCAS, LIVE!” — a controversial talk-show program which airs Sunday evenings, from 7-9 PM (Eastern), on AM970 (radio).▫️Based out of the beautiful state of Maine, […]

I treasured everyone and every second of my book signing this past weekend at Barnes & Noble in South Portland, Maine. I arrived to twenty empty chairs, a huge table with all of my books, and a microphone and thought, “I'm going to need to sing (badly) to get everyone's attention.” Luckily, people began to […]

It’s not what you do when you are motivated. It’s not what you do occasionally. It’s what you do when the going gets boring or repetitive…in the face of challenge, conflict, or controversy…that’s what matters. When you think It doesn’t matter, what’s one day of not living up to my goals?… That’s where, as the […]

Are you a person who enjoys the challenge of competition, but also likes to fit in? Admitting that a challenge energizes you but attempting to fit in with a group establishes a dichotomy that creates a conflict within. You cannot fit in and stand out. The first step is admitting that you have a strong […]

Life can be a challenging journey, and sometimes, we find ourselves struggling to take care of the most fundamental aspects of our well-being. If you’re a senior who has lost the motivation to care for yourself or know of someone who has it’s essential to remember that you are not alone in this battle. Everyone […]

Don’t love your work? Can’t wait to get the heck out of there when your shift is done? It’s up to you to find some part of your job to enjoy. Let’s get real: You signed on for this work. You agreed to their terms and conditions. Even if you felt you had no choice […]

Today I asked myself…What is the formula for unhappiness? Always seeking, never finding. Always learning, never knowing. To find it is to know it. To know it is to live it. Simple. If that’s so, then why do we struggle to be happy? Your life doesn’t contradict your words or circumstances. What you live is […]

It’s interesting to observe how the holiday season can make us feel more alone. For those of us who feel its bite instead of its embrace, the idea that we “should” be happy, prosperous, and share meals surrounded by friends and family feels like a fairy tale. Even when we do enjoy rewarding relationships, engage […]

Waste no more time talking about what a good man is like. Be one. – Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor. At the time of his reign, he was the most powerful man in the world. His now famous private journals, Meditations, weren’t meant for the public to read. They were his private […]

Self-awareness-knowing your nature, your abilities, and how you react to people and situations-may well be the greatest life-management skill you can have. The Acorn Principle is a guide to doing a complete “life checkup” that will help you pinpoint your talents and strengths. Nurturing those strengths is the key to the success you’ve always wanted […]