Fear is one of the most powerful (and manipulative) tools to cause a reaction in a person or group of people. Fear-based motivations are largely employed as control mechanisms, especially in politics, religion, business and media. Sometimes this can be… Continue Reading
Why I Support Restarting the Economy If I had to boil it down to a single sentence, it would be because mental health is just as important as physical health. I 100% do care about and value all human life,… Continue Reading
The one thing that stands out about our current global situation is that our world will be forever changed from this event. To say that it has already been difficult for most of us is a massive understatement. I don’t… Continue Reading
Frankly, my mind is a bit overloaded at the moment, and I’m sure most others feel the same way. I just got back from a late night run to the grocery store, hoping to grab some things for the coming… Continue Reading
I’m a strong believer that we aren’t supposed to just aimlessly wander through life, yet having a laser-focused path is not the way to go either. Although there are a lot of places in between, what I’m finding to work… Continue Reading
I believe we’re all trying to do the best we can with the experience and knowledge we have, and within the boundaries or circumstances we find ourselves in. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that… Continue Reading
I’ll admit it. I am a dreamer and I often make lofty goals and set idealistic expectations that are likely out of reach. In my mind I gravitate toward huge success stories like J.K. Rowling, Sara Blakely, Tyler Perry, Mark… Continue Reading
(I originally posted this on LinkedIn last week, but wanted to share it here because I feel its relevance is applicable with a broader application.) Are We Looking Far Enough Upstream? There is a great quote by Nobel Peace Prize… Continue Reading
Like many Americans all across the country, I voted during the mid-term election. It’s been a heated process, with lawsuits and recounts and some have highlighted the terrible mudslinging and attack campaigns from both major parties and their supporters against… Continue Reading
My wife and I often have conversations about how we want our boys to be able to express themselves and their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and not to think they have to fit some societal image of what a… Continue Reading