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The Bacon Effect: Why Helping Others Makes us Happy!
In a world where people are driven by their own needs, altruism has become a rare occurrence. However, anyone who has helped someone...

Marty Jalove
Aug 9, 20233 min read


The Shortcut to Uncovering Your Values and Living by Them
Life is a never-ending road full of ups and downs that present new challenges every single day. Some of the challenges that we face are...

Marty Jalove
Jul 26, 20233 min read


The Power of Happiness: How Cultivating a Positive Atmosphere Can Benefit Your Business
Running a business is hard work, and it's easy to get so caught up in the day-to-day operations that you forget about the most important...

Marty Jalove
Jul 19, 20233 min read


Every Mom Needs a Ladies Night
There comes a time in every mom's life where she needs to let her hair down, forget about responsibilities, and just have fun with her...

Marty Jalove
Jul 17, 20232 min read


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


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


The Importance of “DATE NIGHT,” Strengthening Relationships Early and Late
We all know that relationships take work, but it can be easy to forget that as we settle into a comfortable routine with our partner....

Marty Jalove
Jul 9, 20232 min read


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


How to book, look, and hook long-lasting customers.
The sale shouldn’t end when you cash the check. What are you doing to keep those customers coming back and recommending you to their...

Marty Jalove
Jul 4, 20232 min read


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


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


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


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 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


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


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
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