"To have a firm persuasion, to set out boldly in our work, is to make a pilgrimage of our labors, to understand that the consummation of work lies not only... read more →
Business owners tell me they have two scarce resources: time and money. In order to create a business that provides both revenue and time, the owner needs an arc reactor... read more →
When I visited with my dad’s physical therapist, I learned something fascinating about balance. As people age, they begin to worry about falling. They tend to start looking down at... read more →
Last week we looked at one citizen who did a public service for 95 million Americans. We explored how this kind of modeling is the first step in creating a... read more →
The opposite of play is not work—the opposite of play is depression. – Dr. Stuart Brown We often believe that the most basic rule of business is work. “Work more,... read more →
“Servant selling.” It sounds like an oxymoron. Isn’t the goal of every business to make money? To increase the lifetime value of a client (to my firm)? Last week, my... read more →
If you are a baby boomer or have boomer parents, you’ve probably come across this ad: The Crankset Group has dubbed these Blinding Flashes of the Obvious. BFOs are epiphanic... read more →
One of the joys of presenting during Money Smart Week is learning about concerns from participants. The best questions—and answers—often come from either new business owners or the most veteran.... read more →
The financial advising profession—like all professions—has many sacred cows. As you remember, a sacred cow is an object that is accorded deep reverence but is also considered immune from question... read more →
Last week I made the case for what I term “innie” CEOs—those skilled at effective and impactful two-way communication with groups of employees at all levels of the company. Harvard... read more →
