What is The Only Dumb Question?
One of the many fun aspects of what I do for my clients and subscribers is to interview other authors who have great messages to share. Recently I spoke with Greg Reid. Greg’s newest book is called “Think & Grow Rich, 3 Feet From Gold.” Let me give you a little back drop… The original “Think & Grow Rich,” was written by Napoleon Hill in the early part of the twentieth century. It’s a personal development classic that has been read by anyone serious about...
read moreI Hope My Ship Comes In Before The Dock Rots
Last summer, Jamie, me and the girls made the drive from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire to Ocean City New Jersey. My parents live in Philadelphia and Jamie has family in both South and Central New Jersey. So beyond Ocean City being one of our favorite “quick summer getaways” when we lived in Philly it was an easy way to allow any family who wanted to see us, visit without taking the long drive up here. The girls had a blast on the rides and the boardwalk. Julia wants to move back...
read moreThe French Cuffed Fool and The Meat Department Dummy
Two short stories in this week’s article will prove a simple point. Certain answers are not always obvious to us. Maybe it’s the whole “forest for the trees” thing, who knows? Two short stories in this week’s article will prove a simple point. Certain answers are not always obvious to us. Maybe it’s the whole “forest for the trees” thing, who knows? I once heard, marketing wizard, Dan Kennedy tell a story of how he arrived in a far-off town for a speaking...
read moreBad Things Can Happen to You
Quick Disclaimer! Don’t read this week’s article if you won’t take the time to pull the valuable and realistic “success lesson” out of it. Don’t read it if you’re “appalled” at the title. Don’t read it if you’re going to take my words “out of context.” Finally, I speaketh from experience because I’ve been burned in the past too! Now that I’ve got your attention… As I’m writing this most Newspapers here in the...
read moreGet Ready For Course Corrections
After giving a talk at a local club, several people picked up copies of my book for themselves. I’m always grateful when that happens. It actually shows that people are “taking action” on a couple of the principles I talk about when I speak. Let’s start with those principles before we get to “Course Corrections.” “Keep Your Mind Open” and “Continuous Learning.” The fact is that you never know when an “AHA” moment can strike. That’s why it’s...
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