Freedom from Constraints
“Nighttime is when I brainstorm; last thing, when the family’s asleep and I’m alone, I think about the next day’s writing and plan a strategy for my assault on the blank page.” ~ Athol Fugard An adage used in college economics classes is, “economics is driving a car...
Batter Up!
“You’re never too small to dream big.”~ Seen on a school bus It was a rare March afternoon that Karen was done with her chores and homework before twilight. She grabbed her soft -ball, bat, and glove before heading to the field behind her house. The season wouldn’t...
When Your Passion Gets You in Trouble
“There is no passion to be found in playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”~ Nelson Mandela I’ve taught my daughters for years to “find something you love to do and then figure out how to get paid for it, and you’ll...
Feared Things First
“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.””~ Thomas A. Edison Nothing is worse than when a black hole develops in your mind. A creative exhaustion that sucks even bad ideas into a disparaging singularity that makes you wonder if you’ll...
Accidental Success
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”~ Thomas A. Edison I’d like to present a unique investment opportunity in Unadulterated Food Products. They’re an upstart juice company based in Brooklyn, but as...
What Are They Saying About You?
“It is surprising how little most small business values the customers. A positive feedback from the customer is critical to your business, and what’s more important is their referral.” ~ Fabrizio Moreira A major grocery store chain performed a series of focus-group...
