Simplifying: An Upside to this Major Downturn
A couple week's ago I started this series looking at some of the major upsides to this time of major downturn. We explored how the Universal UPS truck has been trying to deliver, not one, but three packages with gifts inside — the gifts of: * An opportunity to re-evaluate our lives* An opportunity to…
What are the Upsides of This Major Downturn?
Well, we've all heard plenty about the major down turn that we're in the midst of. The news media is having a real hay day with it all. Unemployment continues to rise, home foreclosures are everywhere, and no one seems to know quite what to do about it all. But let's take a step back…
Intrepid Entrepreneur and Be Who You Really Are
Two items in today's blog post: Are You an Intrepid Entrepreneur (or Want-to-be?), and Be Who You Really Are! In these turbulent and troubling times, many people are realizing that it's time to launch out on their own and build a business that reflects their vision and core values. If you're one of these intrepid…
Designing 2009 On Purpose & In the Public Eye (Part 2)
Ann and I (and previously) Amber are moving through some health challenges with some nasty crud that we all came down with and that has thrown our plans for designing this new year a bit off schedule. I'm also feeling a calling to take a somewhat different approach…and I'm not quite sure what it is. …
Designing 2009 On Purpose & In the Public Eye
For the past several years, I'd estimate the past 10-12 at least, Ann and I have taken time towards the end of each year to design the next year. Sometimes we've done this during the holiday break; in recent years it's been earlier — either late October or November…except this year. Oh, I have some…
Designing 2009 On Purpose & In the Public Eye
For the past several years, I'd estimate the past 10-12 at least, Ann and I have taken time towards the end of each year to design the next year. Sometimes we've done this during the holiday break; in recent years it's been earlier — either late October or November…except this year. Oh, I have some…
For All My Book Loving Friends
I love books. I'm surrounded by them in my home. I have a stake next to my bed, and bookcases in almost every room, etc. And I just watched a movie/documentary that helped me get in touch with how much I love books and how much they've contributed to my life and to life on…
Ben Stein & I Agree – “We’re More than a Balance Sheet”
My friend and professional colleague, Dave Carpenter, recently shared with me some additional thoughts from Ben Stein after Dave read my blog post that I felt Ben had missed the mark just a bit on the recent Sunday Morning show. So, it appears that Ben does realize that we're more than just a balance sheet. …
A Hike to Sandburg’s Home
Hello everybody. I am testing out my dial2do and hello text options to allow me while I'm out of the office to do post a blog posting as Amber and I are walking along Carl Sandburg's trails not far from our home. Pictures to follow here shortly if I can figure out how to get…
Spending Our Way Out of a Recession – Stein’s Approach Missing Out
One of my favorite show, and one of the few news shows I watch regularly is CBS's Sunday Morning. I often enjoy Ben Stein's opinion pieces too, but this past Sunday's comments by Stein left me thinking he'd missed the boat with his view of how we can spend our way out of a recession. …
Isn’t it Time You Knew Your Purpose?
