Most everyone in business has heard the oft-cited F. Scott Fitzgerald quote: "There are no second acts in American lives." But, all due respect to the late Mr. Fitzgerald, it simply isn't true. In fact, some of the greatest people in history came to... (Read More)
Sometimes, the most unlikely items can bring a family closer together. For instance, a recipe card. How, you ask, is that possible? |
For starters, families are often spread far apart geographically — sometimes even on different continents. It... (Read More)
There was a time in America when being over 50 meant you had little chance of succeeding in a new venture. Fair enough, we suppose. A hundred years ago, the average 50-year-old had been put through the ringer and was nearing the end of their working... (Read More)
How often do you tell your children to "be nice?" Dozens of times a day? That's good and well, but how often do you practice what you preach?
Being nice usually comes as second nature, as in — we just behave that way because we know we are... (Read More)
How do you imagine your ideal day? It probably starts with a really good morning, we're betting. Yet, is your dream of how you'd like your days to start (calm, perhaps with a cup of coffee while you enjoy a few minutes of peace and quiet) different... (Read More)
The message to buy, buy, buy is everywhere and it really doesn't even matter if it's the holidays. In today's world, it's increasingly easy to fall prey to the mentality that more is better. Every holiday or special occasion, the media and... (Read More)
A lot of talk is taking place about how uncaring and self-centered young people are in today's culture. Wherever you turn, there's talk of selfish Millennials and Gen Z'ers thinking only of themselves. There is concern about young people's... (Read More)
As an entrepreneur, you have to hustle. You’ve committed to your business, and you need to put in the time and effort to succeed. That’s the job, right? Wrong. New research has found that many entrepreneurs are working longer hours and feeling... (Read More)
Why do so many people love greeting cards? Perhaps because they are physical reminders of thoughtfulness. A simple piece of card stock can tell someone you love them, you wish them well and that you are thinking of them. It’s really amazing what a... (Read More)