I will be thirty-six years old in four months. I looked in the mirror this morning and I realized I am pushing forty. Yes, it may sound a little dramatic, but it’s true. I realized majority of... Read more >>

So I’m at the gym today (which is where I do my best thinking!) and it occurred to me (as I was lifting weights) that when weightlifting, the goal is to push our muscles to failure. Stay with me... Read more >>

Sometimes gifts come well disguised. In my case, the greatest gift I ever received certainly was. It came to me about eight years ago. It wasn’t something tangible, it wasn’t... Read more >>

They say life is what we make of it. By the end of this post, I hope to have helped you decide whether that statement is true or not. There is no doubt that life has its ups and downs. However, how... Read more >>

Nowadays the recession is not only depleting our finances, but is triggering guilty feelings like surviving a job layoff when a colleague or friend has been let go. You might be surprised to learn... Read more >>

So, I sent the letter to Cory. Instantly it made me feel better—but then I couldn’t help but feel guilty. Why do I feel guilty? This is someone who has been a friend for a long time; I... Read more >>

All I can do is play. It’s what I do best. I cannot drown myself in things beyond my control. The two mother types in my life have some level of disdain for me, but I love them both. I... Read more >>

Have you ever looked at super-creative or innovative people and felt they are special beings blessed with gifts? Have you felt that you are not as fortunate? I used to feel this way. I have since... Read more >>

Many entrepreneurs focus on developing their product, sales, and marketing but only think about financing when it becomes an issue. But if you neglect planning to finance growth until it becomes an... Read more >>

This was supposed to be a very busy week . . . so busy that I arranged to take the week off work to watch as my three children all graduated from different levels of their early education.... Read more >>