How Do You Eat an Elephant? One Bite at a Time
I know that in my life some of the things I have had to do simply overwhelmed me. How was I going to make this Read More
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How to give 300+ mini-gifts?
Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
Do the Homework Before You Begin the Creative Process
After decades of working with graphic designers, florists, architects, and all kinds of creative folks, I know that it is easier to get the end Read More
Taking Control Part 1
I have a dear friend. He is a psychologist trained at Yale who spends a great deal of his time teaching at Northwestern University. He Read More
Taking Control Part 2
How much time do you have left over for you? Time is precious. Survey your use of your time. There are many things that we Read More
Keeping Priorities Top-of-Mind
For me, early on, life got very clear. My first child, Craig, was born seven weeks early: four pounds, eleven ounces, but healthy. I got Read More
Things Don’t Always Go as Planned
My first pregnancy was uneventful until it wasn’t. Almost seven weeks before I was due I started bleeding—talk about scary. I was at a restaurant Read More