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.”--UnknownSeveral years ago, I wrote a book on fathering…
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 boy…
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…
The Oatmeal Curse
If you don’t say it with brevity, you don’t know it with clarity.”-Greg HagueAre there times when you virtually bite your lip to keep from interrupting someone? You know what…
Can You Secretly Record Conversations
So, when can you secretly record conversations? It’s happened to us all. We distinctly remember an important conversation, however, the other party remembers the conversation entirely differently. When can you…
What’s Your Story?
“Those who tell stories, rule the world.”-PlatoMy friend Megan recently told me a story about a difficult former boss, Gary. She explained that he sought constant reinforcement, seemed insecure about…
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 in a…
The Power of Fear
Fear is your mind fast-forwarding to an event you see turning badly… it’s not really real. The key to defeating fear is reprogramming your mind to see things going spectacularly.In…
The $3.4 Billion Sentence
Did you ever have something incidental become monumental?It happened to me, thanks to my son. One single sentence. Just nine words. When I first heard it, I didn’t perceive it…