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Tasting, Basting, or Wasting
On rare summer holidays, my dad would bring home steaks from the butcher. It didn’t happen often, but when it did, it was a special...

Marty Jalove
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Winning Over Customers Starts with Trusting and Inspiring Your Employees
When it comes to building a strong brand, it’s not just about having the best products or services. It’s also about having a strong team...

Marty Jalove
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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Take control of your Biases with BACON!
We all make decisions every day, whether consciously or subconsciously. Some are easy, while others confuse and overwhelm us with the...

Marty Jalove
Jul 11, 20236 min read
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Encourage and respond to Mad, Sad, and Glad Feedback
At first, it can be tough to hear negative comments, especially when it comes to your business. But it's essential to show empathy,...

Marty Jalove
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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The Problem with Expectations and BACON!
The human mind is a funny thing - it can build up expectations just as easily as it can crush them. We all have expectations, whether...

Marty Jalove
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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The Dangerous Obsession with Happiness: Why Realistic Expectations Matter
From social media to self-help books, positivity is always encouraged. We're told to focus on the good, to always smile through...

Marty Jalove
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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Your BACON POV "Point of View" and your Mindset
Do you find yourself constantly struggling to change the way you see things? Does your mindset and point of view often clash, leaving you...

Marty Jalove
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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What are you fishing for?
As a kid from Chicago, visiting Gages Lake was always a big deal. But what was even more exciting was our summer vacations at Bohners...

Marty Jalove
Jun 14, 20233 min read
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Learn how to forgive with Bacon!
Forgiveness is a complex, yet essential concept that is often talked about but rarely understood. At its core, forgiveness is the act of...

Marty Jalove
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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Making and Keeping Friends with BACON!
Have you ever thought about what life would be like without friends? It's a difficult thought to fathom, and the reality is, it would not...

Marty Jalove
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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The Inspiration of BACON
Are you feeling unmotivated and uninspired lately? Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media, comparing yourself to...

Marty Jalove
May 29, 20233 min read
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Soaps, Socks, and Sheets
My bathroom timeslot was from 7:08 to 7:15 every morning, Monday through Friday. I had a lot of brothers and sisters who also had tight...

Marty Jalove
May 29, 20233 min read
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Resentment, Guilt, and BACON!
How often do we stifle our own happiness due to guilt and resentment? These are two of the most common emotions that can keep us from...

Marty Jalove
May 16, 20233 min read
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Jealousy and BACON!
Do you find yourself overcome with envy every time your neighbor gets a shiny new car? Does it make your heart ache when a friend talks...

Marty Jalove
May 15, 20233 min read
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Bacon Perfection
Have you ever wondered why we are all striving for perfection in many aspects of our lives? We want a life where everything goes...

Marty Jalove
May 15, 20232 min read
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BACON Adaptability!
Adaptability is your Happiness Superpower! At its core, adaptability is about figuring out how to make the best of a situation, even when...

Marty Jalove
Apr 20, 20233 min read
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Intentional Stress and BACON!
Imagine lifting weights, running on a treadmill, or riding a bike. Your heart starts pounding, your breath quickens, and you start to...

Marty Jalove
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Yes, and...
When my son Luke was 12, he asked me if he could take Improv classes. Even though I have always encouraged him to try new things, I...

Marty Jalove
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Your BACON Bucket List!
I’m not TOTALLY against Bucket Lists, but… Stop putting things in your "Bucket List" that you have no intention of doing. Instead create...

Marty Jalove
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Embarrassed with BACON!
Do you ever feel like everyone is watching and judging you? If so, don't worry - we've all had moments when we felt embarrassed or...

Marty Jalove
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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