I believe in GOALS, not moving goal posts—what better way to destroy ones mindset than to move goals after they have been achieved. Some in power, making decisions have conveyed they will not open their economy until we have... [read more]

Why are most congressional representatives not in Washington, DC working to help the American people who voted for them to do just that, especially when facing the reality of the virus and the free falling economy? After... [read more]

The recent tragedy in Parkland, FL hits close to home for me. I lived just South of the school for 10 years and watched Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School being built. It was literally within a couple of miles from my... [read more]

George Washington called it his hometown. Robert E. Lee spent his boyhood years there. Gerald Ford lived there when he was Vice President. Remember the Titans is a movie based on a local High School. Joe Namath played his... [read more]

53 years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. The country was shocked and it led to the awakening of a generation to the harsh, cruel realities of the world. In fact, after that fateful day,... [read more]

Have a Blast While YOU Last has been my mantra, my slogan, what I preach for the last few years. This saying has been the cornerstone of the Time Management classes I teach, almost every quarter, and it is featured as part... [read more]

Congratulations to all the winners of the Best of the Best as determined by the Wake Forest Weekly for 2015! A special congratulations goes out to the following businesses that were either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their... [read more]

As I sit here on the 14th anniversary of 9/11, a day that changed the lives of all Americans forever, I have been thinking of why is there so much hate in the world? This morning on the news, I heard of security alerts and... [read more]

Have you ever had a day when all your technology seems to fail you and you are afraid to try something else, get on another device, or just want to say screw it and go watch television. I have those days occasionally and... [read more]

I attended a beautiful ceremony on Memorial Day, conducted by one of the local municipalities. This is the first time in many years that I have participated in an event honoring those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our... [read more]

This being the weekend we celebrate the 239th birthday of our Nation, I wanted to convey some of my thoughts on our Country. I love the 4th of July. Growing up it was one of my favorite holidays—maybe my favorite. The... [read more]

I think we all realize Medical Technology has come a long way over the years and decades. But until you really engage in it, you really do not understand how far it has come. Growing up in the ’50s and ’60s we were taught... [read more]

Incompetence or Apathy is a question that has surrounded my dealings over the past couple of weeks with businesses in several different industries. Or maybe it is just a “failure to communicate” or a failure to execute.... [read more]

Those that know me understand that I am a huge baseball fan. So today, instead of blogging about business, my ideas and beliefs I am devoting this time to remember Ernie Banks, who died Friday. All too often the past few... [read more]

Many years ago I heard the statement—Have a Blast While You Last! I thought it was catchy and made sense because you only go around once in life and you really do need to enjoy it. You need to think about the abundance that... [read more]

It was the best of times is how Charles Dickens started his famous novel A Tale of Two Cities. This saying reminds me of the Christmas/Holiday season in so many ways. I often reminisce about Christmas’ past. I think about... [read more]

Do the years seem to be getting shorter? As I grow older, this seems to be the case, however I know it is only a mindset. Possibly because I have more balance in my life and I am constantly improving my time management, I... [read more]

About a year ago I asked my primary care physician how the new regulations attached to the Affordable Care Act/ Obamacare were going to impact his business. He was not sure exactly but he did feel like it was going to be... [read more]

I was watching the Sunday morning news programs and was struck by this comment from a strategist about this election. She conveyed that most people are not happy with the Democratic or Republican parties. When it comes time... [read more]

V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N—Just like in the Connie Francis song of the 60s, the word speaks volumes to the young at heart. It brings up memories of wonderful days basking in the sun and having FUN. Yet, now we have this incredibly... [read more]

How committed are you? How committed are you in all of your endeavors? Reflecting on life, sports success, government, environment, business, lifestyle, family, health etc., I am convinced that one, if not the most important... [read more]

This being the weekend we celebrate the 238th birthday of our Nation I wanted to convey some of my thoughts on our Country. What a great place to live, work, and pursue happiness! No other place offers us the opportunities... [read more]

To paraphrase the Four Seasons song—Oh, what a day, late June back in 2014. What a special time for me. I celebrated a milestone birthday this week. I was not overly thrilled with hitting this milestone as it made me think... [read more]

I read a newspaper editorial today that states that education is tied to the economy. It amazes me that we do not automatically understand this and have to have it reinforced through the media. The article goes on to state... [read more]

How are you tracking on your quest to achieve your life’s dreams and goals – your vision of your life? Do you have a life plan to make the vision, dreams, and goals happen? Do you really have a life plan? My guess is that... [read more]

Most people I encounter have time challenges. Many are overwhelmed at work; do not have the time they would like with loved ones, time for themselves and scream out for a work life balance that helps them realize a vision of... [read more]

Last week all of the Sunday morning news shows reflected on last year’s Boston Marathon bombing. Meet the Press did an exceptional job of remembering and conveying how the city and the Bostonians responded with Boston... [read more]

When did we begin learning? I think most of us understand the answer to this. When do we stop learning? I think we understand the answer to this also. However, I all too often run into people that think learning ended with... [read more]