Master of your Fate, Captain of your Soul

Master of your Fate, Captain of your Soul

Who’s the master of your fate? Today, I came across a video that really spoke to me, after I had spent a good portion of the day thinking about a poem that has inspired millions over the years. What I love about the poem, is that it’s not bombastic, nor...
Independence versus Isolation: why Connection Matters

Independence versus Isolation: why Connection Matters

Is isolation an accepted norm in society, especially among entrepreneurs and other high-achievers? What are the pitfalls of taking an independent mindset too far? In the United States, individualism is a prized trait, which could account for the fact that we have so...
Questions and Clarity

Questions and Clarity

Questions. I have a reputation, I admit it. When a friend or family member or anyone else is facing a challenging situation, say being hospitalized, or researching a car purchase, people expect me to ask a lot of questions. There are people who inquire for the purpose...
What’s in your Quadrant?

What’s in your Quadrant?

Quadrant!?! Don’t let the word “quadrant” scare you away. There will be no math test here. Now that we are in the second half of the year, I do want to ask you one question.  How is 2016 is turning out for you so far? Last year, one of my close...
Clutter: 5 Questions to Help you Cut It

Clutter: 5 Questions to Help you Cut It

I came across this gem about clutter the other, and wanted to share. Clutter can be a fiend, even in the digital age. Some things tend to become part of the landscape in our lives, and while you may have gotten rid of physical clutter, you may have accumulated digital...