I finally knocked off the last major target on my travel bucket list: Japan. Let me tell you, it did…
Month: April 2026
Letter writing and personal touches delight friends and family
Over the holidays, I picked up some handmade greeting cards and calligraphed messages for my family and friends. Sure it…
Stretch your strengths to reach your full potential
Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” John Wooden, iconic NCAA Men’s Basketball Coach As…
Run your own race
A mantra I’ve found helps drive success in life (personally and professionally) is “run your own race.” This phrase means…
Compare and synthesize the “good” lists to make informed decisions
“Good” lists can often be confusing and often contradictory. What to wear, what to eat, how to exercise, what cooking…
Let’s focus on amazing things that bring us together
Recently, I had another glimpse of a depressing news segment informing us AGAIN that everyone is divided. Dread, shrill, angry…
Can music improve mental acuity at any age?
Is there a song that whenever you hear it, takes you back to a moment in time? For me, it’s…
Waiting rooms or working out?
What does it take to get me out of bed for an early morning walk? What does it take to…
How to pay cash for your next car
By implementing a few personal finance tactics, you may be able to pay cash for your next car.