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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Spiders in your Ear or Butterflies in your Stomach?
When it comes to fear, impromptu speaking and spiders have a lot in common. Both can make you smile, and both can make you cringe, but...

Marty Jalove
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Why Improv Training is Better Than White-Water Rafting for Team Building:
Why Improv Training is Better Than White-Water Rafting for Team Building: For starters, there's less chance of getting wet! Yes, we all...

Marty Jalove
Mar 31, 20232 min read


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


The Necessity of Fun in Networking Events
Business networking events are a great way for professionals to come together and exchange contacts, skills, and resources. They provide...

Marty Jalove
Mar 27, 20232 min read


Sympathy, Empathy, Apathy, and BACON!
At home, in the office, or any situation you find yourself in, life can be overwhelming. It’s filled with so much hate, hurt, and...

Marty Jalove
Mar 26, 20232 min read


The BACON of Dolly Parton
If you were to describe the epitome of happiness; the poster child of cheerfulness, it would have to be Dolly Parton. A person that faced...

Marty Jalove
Mar 15, 20232 min read


The Bike Ride
When I first started courting Kristi, she spoke about her yearly cycling adventure. It was a fundraising ride for the American Lung...

Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20233 min read


Resisting BACON
Resistance is that hidden force that holds us back from realizing our dreams and pursuing our passion. It could be the fear of failure,...

Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20232 min read


BACON Frustration
Are you feeling frustrated with life? Do the decisions of others and the things you can't control cause you despair? We’ve all been...

Marty Jalove
Mar 1, 20232 min read


I know it's scary!
77% of the population has a fear of public speaking. That means more than 200 million people may feel nervous about talking to others....

Marty Jalove
Feb 27, 20233 min read


BACON of Resilience
Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and it can be a struggle to just get through the day. Have you ever wished for an extra boost of...

Marty Jalove
Feb 21, 20232 min read


63% Remembered the Stories
63% of people recalled a story from a presentation, but only 5% recalled a statistic. Jennifer Aaker, a marketing professor at Stanford’s...

Marty Jalove
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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