A Tale of Two Young Men
There’s an iconic story of two young men. Picture a beautiful, spring afternoon 25 years ago. Two young men stand next to each other, graduating from a small, midwestern college. These…
The Great American Road Trip
“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” What happened in the summer of 1919 forever changed the way we travel in America. A 28-year-old…
The Dark Side of Zillow
Every Realtor knows that Zillow’s Zestimates are often inaccurate. What many homeowners don't know is that Zestimates can often prevent the sale of their home or cause buyers to pay…
The 8 Words You Need to Know
“The most expensive thing in the world is TRUST.
It can take years to earn and just a matter of seconds to lose.”
–Unknown
The Man Who Turned A Paper Clip Into A House
Kyle McDonald sat at his desk in Montreal, pondering. He wanted a house, but didn’t have much money or even a job. He remembered a game he played as a…
Three Chubby Rules for Life
I’ve written a lot about my dad, Chubby. He was a huge influence in my life, and the lessons he taught me have served me well. I call them Chubby Rules. (more…)
The Oatmeal Curse
If you don’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity.” -Greg Hague Are there times when you virtually bite your lip to keep from interrupting someone?…
When You Can Secretly Record Conversations
It’s happened to us all. We distinctly remember an important conversation, however, the other party remembers the conversation entirely differently. In my past life as a business attorney, I was…
What’s Your Story?
“Those who tell stories, rule the world.” -Plato My friend Megan recently told me a story about a difficult former boss, Gary. She explained that he sought constant reinforcement, seemed…
Don’t Let Tradition Cage Your Ambition
I have a sticky note on my bathroom mirror. It’s the first thing I see each morning. “I will not let tradition cage my ambition.” Several years ago, I participated…