General Advice
We’re All Nuts and Dreams Prove It
I’m a dreamer. Literally. I have frequent dreams that are downright strange and I used to wonder about the images, their meaning, and what they portended for my life. No more. I’ve decided that just like everybody else on this planet, I’m nuts. And it really doesn’t matter. Last night’s adventure was a family affair. […]
Continue ReadingSometimes For Life’s Challenges, Only You Will Do
I think a lot about little boys and girls who grow up surrounded by life’s challenges: depression, alcoholism, marital discord, economic need, illness, lack of education, you name it. There are many people and programs who seek to reach these children to offer them hope and a helping hand. But programs come and go with […]
Continue ReadingSurviving the Greatest Danger to Our Culture
Like many of my fellow citizens, I watch the news with growing concern and, on some days, a hint of fear. I work hard to maintain a sense of perspective and as I review my current situation, I must admit that I have everything I need to make my way through this day with confidence […]
Continue ReadingA Call for Grace, Patience, and Good Humor
Grace is a state of thoughtfulness toward others. Patience involves calmly tolerating delay, confusion, or inefficiency; enduring pain or trouble without losing self-control; and refusing to be provoked or angered by an insult or perceived slight. Good humor is the ability to see, appreciate, or express what is funny, amusing, ludicrous or ironic in a […]
Continue ReadingThe Power of Helping Each Other Grow
I had the privilege of attending a reception at Marquette University last Friday evening and I was struck by the energy in the room. The event honored the new Applied Investment Management program, started because one student–William Heard–wanted real-world experience to augment his academic studies and he moved mountains to convince people at Marquette and […]
Continue ReadingHow to Be Optimistic in a World Full of Negativity
It’s tough to be optimistic in a world full of negativity. Trouble surrounds us, rudeness seems to be the order of the day for too many people, and the news moves from bad to worse day after day. No wonder a lot of people look fatigued and sad, as though life has pummeled them into […]
Continue ReadingImportant Lessons From Slumdog Millionaire
I had the privilege of seeing Slumdog Millionaire several weeks ago. And I do mean privilege. The movie was not on my list to see; the title turned me off. I imagined it had something to do with corruption and greed and I was not interested in being exposed to such things in the name […]
Continue ReadingMake Yourself Proud When You Vote
We stand at the eve of a presidential election. The most important one in a generation, according to some. The most important ever, according to others. I don’t know about either assertion because I wasn’t old enough to understand the threats we faced in a World War scenario. Similarly, I didn’t know what President Kennedy […]
Continue ReadingHow the Financial Bailout is Teaching Irresponsibility
The stories following the passage of the $700 billion “bailout” bill are stunning. They chronicle the actions of people who knew, or should have known, that what they did in 2004, 2006, and even last year was certain to put the housing market at high risk and has, in fact, led to the economic chaos […]
Continue ReadingMake the Time to be Good
It’s another bitter cold day in the Midwest, perfect for musing over a hot cup of coffee. I’m thinking this morning about my clients, the political environment, football, and how we humans make our way through life. Here are some things I’ve observed and learned. I hope they invite you to consider what’s true for […]
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