You need to look at what others in your industry are doing and how you can stand out from the crowd. What is it that separates you from...

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I say that it’s the quickest way to succeed. By copying the successful...

Whether you’re walking under a black cat, eating a bowl of 4-leaf clovers, or breaking mirrors with horseshoes, most of us believe that...

A wish list, a bucket list, and brainstorming ideas for the future are nothing more than dreams until you establish the deadline. Then...

I’m going to fly again this year. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and purposefully. And you can too. When I was younger, I loved going...

Think back at all that you have learned from the people in your past. Look at the position you are in because of the many that you have...

Hope is the guiding light through our toughest times. Hope gives us a reason to stay on track, to keep fighting, to chase our goals and...

This time of year is filled with hopes and dreams, but it can also be filled with great disappointment. Disappointment is when...

As we get closer to the end of the year, we start thinking about the things that we are grateful for and people less fortunate than us....

If you drive through Lake Zurich long enough, eventually you’re going to get an opportunity to enjoy a train. It’s inevitable. According...

A Jack of all Trades and a Master of None is often better than a Master of One! The meaning of this phrase switches back and forth...

Your Identity is how you are seen by others and how you want to be seen. There are some parts of your Identity that you can change, some...

I ate way too much at Thanksgiving dinner. I fought through the mild uncomfortableness and filled my plate a second time. I asked myself,...

It’s that time of year again when we talk about being grateful. It’s wonderful that we put emphasis on this feeling, this time each year....

My brother AJ is a year and a half older than me. As we grew up, genetics favored him. He has always been a little taller than me,...

Philosophy is the “Love of Wisdom” and is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially...

Life can be scary. There are so many unknowns - death, disaster, failure, famine, in-laws, and more! Our families should give us comfort,...

There are many reasons why we hate to say, “NO.” It probably started with our parents teaching us to show others respect. And as we grew...

Watch children laugh and play. They know how to have fun and they do so as often as they can. It is a priority in their lives. They have...

Most people hate Mondays. Some don’t care for Tuesday through Friday, but most really loathe Mondays. I was one of those people. I didn’t...