The Taxi Driver that Saved My Life

The Taxi Driver that Saved My Life

I was wandering down a dark and secluded road in the Irish country land. It was 11 pm at night. I saw a tax drive past me, and I tried to get him to stop. No way sucker. He didn’t say that, but that’s what I imagined him to say. Another taxi drives b, and I hope he’ll...
Will You Write a Review for My Hotel?

Will You Write a Review for My Hotel?

One of the great things about owning a business is it can enable you to do some really fun travel on the company dime. Many people don’t like business travel.  There is the time zone change that wreaks havoc on the body of my middle-aged self. Which begs the...
4 Perspectives About Possessions and Life

4 Perspectives About Possessions and Life

Stephen Covey tells the story about a time when he was riding on a train.  Across from him was a man with two children.  The children were extremely loud and rowdy, and the man appeared to be oblivious to the noise the two children were making. Finally, Stephen...
Five Vital Questions to Ask About Your Business

Five Vital Questions to Ask About Your Business

A few weeks ago, I was talking with my twelve-year-old daughter Claire. Wow, where has the time gone.  Claire is a fun-loving girl who is utterly fascinated with Legos. And now the middle-age dad comes out of me as I am baffled by the price of a Lego Set now.  I don’t...
Money Problems Aren’t Money Problems

Money Problems Aren’t Money Problems

It was 22 degrees Fahrenheit outside, and I came to the end of the path.  In front of me was a 30-foot waterfall.  I’d been on the trail for about a half an hour. I had a simple choice to make.  Do I continue forward, or do I turn around and go home? On my left...
Let People Fail

Let People Fail

I’m 20 feet up in the air, and my heart is racing.  I have a severe fear of heights, and the only thing I can think is, “I hope I don’t fall.” The only thing between me and certain injury is a 4 x 4 piece of lumber. I gingerly put one foot in front of the other as I...
Push Through The Pain

Push Through The Pain

“Oh My God, you are never going to make any money doing that!” Last week, someone I respected blurted out these words as I was explaining my business plan to him. This person explained further, “I’ve tried what you’re attempting, and it simply won’t work.” Now as...
I’m Losing My Marbles

I’m Losing My Marbles

I have to constantly remind myself that my time on the third rock from the sun is limited.  Time is truly the most precious resource in my life.  This year I made the decision that I will focus on making the most of my life with every decision that I make daily. I...

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