Anyone who wants to go into business for themselves has to recognize you’re going to have to be resilient. Learning how to push through failures, hard times, and doubts is a major piece to reaching goals. But how do you teach someone to be resilient? It turns out that there is substantial research to support vagal tone as a major […]
This past week was an odd one ending with the declaration of a national state of emergency as the coronavirus continues to spread quickly throughout the world and the United States. With large gatherings canceled and people concerned about heading out to bars and restaurants, most people are spending more time at home than usual. This next week will likely […]
Almost 4 years ago, I was in my first week of teaching. It was the second day of school and my first English class of the year. I knew that the best way to become a better writer was simple–to write. I wanted to instill that core belief in my students from the very beginning. I asked my students to […]
Over the past 10 years, I have spent a substantial amount of time “on stage.” From drama productions, music performances, classroom teaching, and various speaking opportunities, life in front of an audience has become quite normal for me. These various experiences lead me to feel very at home in front of people, but it has also caused me to question […]
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I have a ton of entrepreneurial aspirations. You could even say it’s in my DNA. A recent blog, “My 8 Lessons from Publishing a Book” by my friend Chris got me thinking about how difficult it is to venture out on your own as a creator. There are endless opportunities, but it […]
There is no better time to talk about investing than right now. The Dow dropped nearly 1200 points on Thursday and more than any time since the recession of 2008 amidst fears of the continuing spread of the coronavirus. Drops like this might lead you to rethink about investing in the stock market. Perfect!!! Let’s rethink how we invest in […]
The Star Wars universe has always fascinated me since I was a very little boy. I do often wonder why Star Wars has captured the imagination of so many people over the years. For me, the childhood memories of dueling with “lightsabers” with my brother and watching The Phantom Menace on repeat as a 9 year old are hard to […]
What causes an idea to stick? What makes an epidemic happen? How do I reach people on a greater scale? The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell answers these questions and so much more. Even though the book is approaching its 20th anniversary, the truths it reveals still hold true. If you want to create your own epidemic, you do not […]
Chronic illness sufferers can feel like everything in their life must stop. The pain impedes every dream, goal, and activity. It is easy to want to give up and give in. The resulting downward spiral can leave the chronic illness sufferer feeling depressed, downtrodden, and hopeless. A Note of Encouragement Chronic pain sufferers need encouragement to know they don’t have […]
