It has been over 35 years since I lost my dad. And even though they never met, my 21-year-old son tells wonderful stories about his...

Life can often seem tedious and uneventful, and it’s easy to get caught up in the same old routine day after day. But boredom is...

The ability and desire to cultivate an open mind leads to progress, growth, and discovery and is essential for success in life. It can be...

In the fast-paced world of business, success heavily relies on how well you can differentiate yourself from your competitors. In this...

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...

When working with new businesses, the first thing that I ask them to do is to write a list of their VALUES. Our Values are our guiding...

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,...