Risk-Life Balance

This is meant to encourage thought, not controversy. I expect it will do both. 30% UNEMPLOYMENT… THIS QUARTER? Published in Bloomberg March 19:  “Federal Reserve Bank

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Pivot

COVID-19 has forced a lot of businesses to pivot.  While it’s not fun and can be stressful, pivoting can result in short and long term benefits

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Problem Solvers

We have all endured difficult times.  Loss of a loved one. Loss of a limb. Loss of net worth. Loss of direction. Loss of confidence.

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Two Hatted Dad

Has a brief moment in time ever changed the trajectory of your life?  It happened to Tom Leonard of Richmond, Virginia.  After Tom told me this story, we decided

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Finding A Ralph

One of my favorite quotes is by Imran Khan: “Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.”  I am inspired by people who

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Time. Options. Information.

Negotiation skill can make a multi-thousand dollar difference in crafting better deals. Whether you’re buying or selling cars, homes, anything expensive, knowing what to say

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No Plan B

A few years ago I had the honor to interview legendary race car driver, Mario Andretti. It was for a story in my book, How

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The Girl Next Door

When I was 12 years old I lived next door to the most beautiful girl in the world… at least my world back then. I

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Chubby Rules for 2020

Though he was skinny like me, my dad’s nickname was Chubby. He was plump as a kid (like me), and the “Chubby” nickname stuck for

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