Ever meet someone whose life story is so jam-packed with success adventures you don't know whether to admire ... or be (secretly) jealous? Sometimes that "why him (or her) and not me" trap gets the best of us! Meanwhile, the solution is hiding right there in plain … [Read more...]
The 4 D’s to Guaranteed Success ….
Success stories fascinate me. And the one I'm going to share today is about an incredible 87-year-old entrepreneur, and still going strong, Anthony (Tony) Maglica, the creator of the famous Maglites. Tony's work ethic is a true example of combining Gumption + … [Read more...]
Omarosa: The Story that Keeps on Giving!
In marketing, it's widely believed even bad press is good press. But is being famous the same as becoming infamous? And so as the story goes, Omarosa Manigault-Newman, found a platform in which she could build her brand. And instead of thanking the man who made it all … [Read more...]
Would You Risk It All Over Principle? The Red Hen Conundrum!
What's your business worth to you? Would it possibly be worth putting it at risk over principle? Especially when that 'principle' might simply be a difference of opinion? These were the questions that rolled through my head as I pulled off Interstate -81 to put my eyes on … [Read more...]
Alone, in the Middle of the Night, with a Flat Tire! Marines to the Rescue
Everyone thought I was crazy when I told them I was going to take a cross-country road trip. A woman, alone, on the road! Yeah, right! But I was compelled as I'd been away from family for too long. As the youngest of three, throughout the years, my brothers kind of took care … [Read more...]
A #MAGA’s Life is Like a Secret Society Doghouse
I'm an odd "man" out. While most in my 'field' lean left, I don't. I'm an intuitive, business strategist, chakra coach and .... conservative. Yet, I wonder! Do we not all want the same thing when it comes to family and country? Safety, security, opportunities for our kids? Do … [Read more...]
Do Dreams Really Come True?
Move Over New Year's Resolutions ... At the gym today I noticed a crop of new faces. Yep … must be January! When resolution-makers come out in revitalized determination. Which made me wonder: why wait to kick-off a new goal? Sure, the symbolism of the first day of the year … [Read more...]
Does Life Feel Like A Roller Coaster?
Do you sometimes feel like your life is being played out on the Cyclone of life? Does it have to be? Sure, there are up's and downs. What if I told you there are ways to turn this around. To take a roller coaster and make it into a journey! Yes, life has its "stuff." … [Read more...]
Wanna Build Solid Boundaries Without Burning Bridges? Try this …
Boundaries are easy to cross. Often there are no visible lines. Tripping over what comes out of our mouth vs what another wants to hear could be a football field apart. So how do we build boundaries without burning bridges? Topping the list is knowing who to let "in" to your … [Read more...]