Living like Every Day is Your Birthday: Lessons from a near-death experience

Published: Fri, 10/11/24

Updated: Fri, 10/11/24

Last week, we e plored how true fulfillment is found in the pursuit of the “4 C’s” — Connections, Challenges, Creativity, and Charity. We contrasted…

Are You Building a Life Around What Truly Matters? The 4 C’s That Lead to Lasting Fulfillment

Published: Fri, 10/04/24

Updated: Fri, 10/04/24

Last week, we reflected on the pursuit of material success and how the endless chase for the "4 P's"—Power, Prestige, Possessions, and Pleasure—can…

4 Reasons Why Owning a McLaren Left Me Empty: Being Stuck On the Hedonic Treadmill and Searching For True Wealth

Published: Fri, 09/27/24

Updated: Fri, 09/27/24

Last week, we discussed the role of greed and questioned whether it is a necessary driver for a healthy economy. We compared socialism and capitalism,…

Can Greed Really Be Good?

Published: Fri, 09/20/24

Updated: Fri, 09/20/24

When our toy company decided to shift from distribution to manufacturing, we were stepping into the unknown. We understood how to sell and market…

The Necessary Ingredients to Expand Your Comfort Zone

Published: Fri, 09/13/24

Updated: Fri, 09/13/24

A few weeks ago, I shared why autumn is my favorite time of the year. Last week, I recounted my first memorable biking e perience—a steep learning…

The One Essential Element Needed to Thrive and not just Survive

Published: Fri, 09/06/24

Updated: Fri, 09/06/24

I have so many fond memories of growing up on my parents acreage.High hopes for life, adventures abounding and the seemingly endless possibilities for…

2 Tips to Set and Achieve Big Goals

Published: Fri, 08/30/24

There was a time when traditional TV ads had a huge impact on our culture.Today outside of the annual Super Bowl spectacle, they have largely been…

Endings Are New Beginnings

Published: Fri, 08/23/24

Updated: Fri, 08/23/24

Over the past few weeks, I have been sharing about my e periences from last summer and how massive wild fires raged through our region, eventually…

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Published: Fri, 08/16/24

Updated: Fri, 08/16/24

Over the past few weeks, I have been sharing about my e periences from last summer and how massive wild fires raged through our region, eventually…

The Sudden Evacuation Test

Published: Fri, 08/09/24

Updated: Fri, 08/09/24

Last week I shared the story from last summer’s massive forest fires that raged through the mountains surrounding our community. If you want to get…