This past week three years ago on March 20th, 2020, I was closing my business of over 90 years and laying off all 45 of my employees through many tears. I thought my life’s work was over and I would be penniless. All firsts in my Leap Year of Firsts quest. Unwanted firsts, but firsts […]
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I was watching a documentary on David Bowie and the above quote from him flashed on the screen … “The worst thing would be to… look back and think of all the things that one could have tried and could have done, and think – why didn’t I do that?” I thought to myself –
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As a business owner who is also president of a national association, in addition to being on a few boards of directors, I run into problems that need solutions. I also hear through the grapevine of the various organizations people complaining about or creating problems. They create drama. I HATE drama. I’d rather hear it
Look for SOLUTIONS, not problems!! Read More »
This past week I have been couped up at home, sick. The forced down time provided me with an opportunity to do virtually nothing other than watch some TV. In my opinion, there is not a lot that is worth watching. I keep up on the news and world events by surfing the various news
Heros give us HOPE! Read More »
Since I published my first book “A Leap Year of Firsts” a few years back I have been taking more time to experience life and numerous firsts. These firsts have led me to a number of envious places and thrilling experiences. When I post these firsts on my social media of traveling to the Galapagos
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I flew in from Las Vegas on the red eye a day ago. after taking a chance on a few new experiences – a handful of firsts. I took a chance on rearranging my flight home from my annual business trip to Vegas to experience my first Super Bowl – live. I didn’t have a
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I was recently on the Podcast of Tycoons of Small Biz. By no means am I a “Tycoon of Small Biz” and do not consider myself one. But when asked to speak or be interviewed, if I think my experience could help one person – I say YES! During the conversation of sharing my experiences
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My hometown Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC championship last weekend and are playing in the upcoming Superbowl on February 12th in Glendale Arizona. My cousin lives in Glendale, and I will happen to be in Las Vegas all next week for my industry trade show and national buying group meetings. As I continue to pursue
Going for a spontaneous SUPER first! Read More »
The above photo was taken of my last sunset during my visit to the Galapagos Islands last week. Magical! If you have read my book A Leap Year of Firsts, or have followed my blog posts, you know that I enjoy exploring FIRSTS to experience. Well, my trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the National
The Galapagos Islands … so many magical Firsts… Read More »
I just finished the book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying” by Bronnie Ware. If you have not read it, I would recommend doing so. It provides great prospective. The author spent her time as a palliative caregiver. She worked with over a hundred dying people and developed close relationships with them during the
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