What to do when that “new car smell” eventually fades. There’s something special about the new car smell, especially when it’s your first. For most of my life, I’ve purchased used cars. For various reasons, I felt it was a
How to fortify your life to avoid a catastrophic failure. Around 2950-2750 B.C, the ancient Egyptians built the first known dam. The reason for constructing this dam was to divert the water flow to help irrigate the crops. Today, dams play
How to make powerful connections without saying a word. When COVID-19 hit, and quarantine became the norm, many scrambled to figure out how to stay connected and keep going. This new reality upended many lives and simultaneously brought many people
How to stand tall against the forces coming against you. The majestic redwood trees along the California coast and southern Oregon are impressive. Their monumental size and number are glorious when viewed from the ground up. For example, the world’s
How to overcome the storms by bending yet not breaking As I write this, Hurricane Ian is making landfall on the southwest Florida coast. Live images show debris flying across the streets, flooding, and damage to structures. This powerful storm
How much would you invest if you had a sure bet? Many years ago, I had a big risk taker and gambler boss. He loved betting on sports, the stock market, in casinos, and more. He was always trying to
