A Simple Act of Kindness

A Simple Act of Kindness

What I learned about kindness on a trip to Chicago. <>  A few weeks ago, my wife, Nicole, and I visited my son in Chicago. While walking on Navy Pier, Nicole looked at a group of people obviously celebrating a birthday and said, “I love your shirts!” The...
I’m so busy!

I’m so busy!

When asked, “How’s life?” what do you say? <>  There have been many times in life when this has been my standard response when asked, “How’s life?”   Can you relate? Going forward, I’d challenge us all to resist the urge to complain about how...
What will make you happy?

What will make you happy?

What will make you happiest: vacation, a new set of golf clubs, that promotion…? <>  As a selfish human, I often find myself wondering… “How can I make my life more enjoyable?” Should I schedule more vacations, take up golf, or maybe buy a new house?...
Question the Source

Question the Source

Here’s the 2025 update to the Jim Rohn quote… <>  A few weeks after starting my business, I stumbled across a short quote by Jim Rohn that 22 years later continues to influence my daily life. “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most...
Weekend with the In-Laws

Weekend with the In-Laws

What happens when my wife and I decide to spend our holiday weekend at the in-laws? <>  Over this past 4th of July holiday, my wife and I decided to travel to central Illinois and visit her parents. While most of you were sitting at the lake, beach, etc, I was...
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