I you are at mid-career or halftime of life, the prospect of “making business fun” may sound like a dream come true. That dream can come true with the right business partner. Many start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses know how lonely it can be when shouldered with the responsibility of running a business. It’s a […]
I’ve talked and written so much about how a teacher’s skills are transferable to a great sales career. Here are some examples of the parallels between the classroom and selling… Selling Ideas in the Classroom Example: A history teacher “sells” the importance of studying past civilizations by creating engaging stories, debates, or simulations. They’re persuading […]
“Money is the silent applause for a job well done.” I recently heard this beautiful statement from Elia Gourgouris Ph.D., and it immediately struck a chord. When I tried to trace its origin further, I couldn’t pinpoint who originally said it. Yet, its meaning resonates universally, offering a profound way to reframe how we think […]
“One day, I looked at my to-do list and realized—it wasn’t mine. It was everyone else’s.” We live in a world that thrives on more—more commitments, more things, more expectations. The weight of it all can feel unbearable, as though we’re struggling under a garbage truck load of “stuff.” Everywhere we turn, there’s a voice […]
In this post, I’ll look at ways to reduce both sensory and responsibility overload in everyday life from a divergent perspective using the following perspectives: Home Maintenance Chore Mitigation Obligation Reduction HOME MAINTENANCE As someone who would never count cleaning among their hobbies, I began to notice just how much of my precious time was […]
Navigating economic dominos (trends) can feel like watching a line of dominos fall—each move triggering cascading effects across markets and sectors. In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen interviews Lauren Goodwin, Chief Market Strategist at New York Life Investments, to explore the key economic trends shaping portfolios today. From inflation and housing to […]
Writers Gotta Write, Right? Writing for the sheer pleasure of writing embodies the joy of creative expression, self-discovery, and the simple act of putting thoughts into words. For writers, the act of writing isn’t just a task—it’s a necessity, a way of making sense of the world and connecting with their inner selves. Writers gotta […]
Writing is a simple and pure act with minimal tools necessary for its execution.There are as many reasons to write as there are people who write. Some of the best reasons I’ve found to write are: Writing to create order – as with a legal will Writing to honor – composing songs for your beloved, […]
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a dynamic process—a journey of getting happier. This reframes happiness from being a static goal to a living, breathing practice. It’s not an endpoint we reach but an […]
This Thanksgiving, as we express gratitude for the tangible blessings in our lives, let’s also celebrate the power of hope.
