Going to the grocery store used to be a social event. We knew all the clerks and regularly chatted with the butchers behind the cases. They knew our name and we knew theirs. Even when other grocery stores opened in our neighborhood, we kept going back because it felt like home to us. I remember […]
I’ve been getting some interesting calls lately. In the last few weeks, I’ve gotten more “panic” calls than I’ve had in a long time. The reasons for the calls vary. Some people are calling because they’re worried about money and a possible recession. Others call because the “you-know-what” has hit the fan and they need help […]
I stared at my computer trying to think of a topic to write about for my monthly newsletter. Nothing. My mind was blank. Not getting anything accomplished, I decided to leave my office and take a walk hoping it might inspire me. I grabbed my coat, and my little dog, who is sadly suffering from […]
Life is hard. Or life can be great. It really depends on your perspective. Two people can look at the exact same thing and each have different thoughts about it. Take a traffic jam, for example. You could stress out about the drivers cutting in front of you, or the fact that you might be […]
Seriously, can you? Sit back in your chair right now and ask yourself. Sure, you say. Easy! Food make me happy. Beer makes me happy. Money! Money makes me happy. Ok, but what about the big things? Does your job make you happy? Do you have hobbies that REALLY make you happy? If your life […]
Have you ever been in a meeting with somebody who is not paying attention to you or what you’re saying? Of course you have. How about the time when you were in a face-to-face conversation with somebody, and they suddenly get a text, which of course they immediately answer right in the middle of your […]
For my friends who love to meditate and daydream… I was watching the news the other night and I was presented with reports on mass shootings, Covid, terrorism, rape, murder, child abuse, drugs, child abduction, and war. I also read a story about the world ending. Sigh. Let’s address the elephant in the room. The […]
Today’s topic? Competition. I can’t tell you how many phone calls I have received on this topic over the years. It’s number one on everyone’s list. Who is my competition? How do I beat them? They’re going to take all the clients! NOT TRUE. Plenty of business out there for everyone folks. Let’s take a […]
Want to know one of the secrets to success at anything? Change your words. I’m serious, change your words and you will change your life. Let me give you a few examples… For a long time I would add the words “I got nothing” to the end of my sentences. I used it when I […]
A reporter has left you a voice mail … what do you do? Answer the message immediately. In fact, you should answer it within the hour or sooner. Reporters always have a deadline they have to meet and often are calling you at the last possible second. I can’t tell you how many reporters have […]