What is luck anyway? Timing? Good fortune? Opportunity, seasoned with hard work and preparation? A form a self-delusion that absolves us of responsibility? Ask a successful entrepreneur and you’re likely to hear any and all of the above. This year, I’ve been following...
There are a number of legends living in the hearts of Americans everywhere, but none are as wild as Johnny Appleseed (Sorry, Wild Bill). With a tin pot on his head and a bag of seeds in his pocket, this nomad is said to have wandered the western United States planting...
Yep, you read that right. There is a way to ask a stupid question: asking the wrong one. When we aren’t able to get the information we need from the questions we ask, there’s room for improvement in the way we pose our questions. Asking the right questions can improve...
Opportunities abound. You’re in control of your own destiny. You’re open to risks. When you run down the list of qualifications, you may sound like a pirate, but rest assured, you’re an entrepreneur. Creating and running your own business means treading into unknown...
There is power in positive thinking. It’s undeniable that the way we think shapes our outlook on life. After all, we’ve all heard stories about the impact of daily affirmations, gratitude challenges, and peppy self-talk. What may be unexpected is the role it plays in...
To aid with the hurricane relief efforts, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, authors of the million-copy bestseller The ONE Thing, have pledged $50,000 in royalties to the Salvation Army. National Book Network, the trade distributor of The ONE Thing, is placing a $5...
We’ve come a long way since Pong. Video games today are challenging, fresh, fast-paced, and wholly immersive. They can put you in the middle of a summer blockbuster or have you scraping every ounce of your brain power in search of a solution to a daunting problem....
There are a million buzz words surrounding food: probiotic, gluten-free, superfood, paleo. We hear these words often, but likely don’t know what many mean. In truth, there is an ever expanding repertoire of new words, ideas, and phrases surrounding food. One day...
Today is National Be Late for Something Day. We expect that half of our readers will pump a triumphant fist in the air, while the other half will roll their eyes. It’s important to find what works best for you, and of course, there are benefits to both tardiness and...