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Restitution – Finding a Road Forward

Greetings! A few years back, I discovered a cleaning contractor, Randy MacKenzie, who was teaching at a prison in Oklahoma.  He was using my books as part of his curriculum. I paid him a visit to see what he was up to.  To my surprise, the class was full of kind, polite, enthusiastic people, [...]

Restitution – Finding a Road Forward2019-05-15T19:11:19+00:00

Hang Out with Inspiring People

The Criniti brothers, Jim and Jason, own ZOOM DRAIN Philadelphia and are our partners in the ZOOM Franchise Company. They are motivated by helping team members create careers, not just jobs.  They are committed to personal development, as well as technical, operational and sales/communication training.  In short, they love their team and want to [...]

Hang Out with Inspiring People2018-06-22T19:12:18+00:00

Business UN-Complicated: Mindfulness

"My mind races with ideas and things I should do, have to do, should've done!  It's like I can't shut it off." I can relate to that.  Can you? That racing mind (monkey mind!) can be exhausting.  The worst part is waking up in the middle of the night and not being able [...]

Business UN-Complicated: Mindfulness2018-04-19T14:10:12+00:00

The Art of Not Finishing Things

I'm reading the new biography of Leonardo DaVinci by Walter Isaacson. Fascinating! I'm learning about the Renaissance, and Italian politics in the 1400s, and the interesting ways art impacted warfare and power. It was a perfect environment for a man like Leonardo. I've discovered that he was driven by curiosity! He wanted to know how [...]

The Art of Not Finishing Things2018-01-02T21:04:34+00:00
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How Much is Enough?

How much is enough? How much property? House? Money? That question got my attention as I was running today. I've managed to expand my possessions over the years.  We live on 80 acres, with multiple buildings and vehicles.  It's beautiful and I love my life!  Still, as I look forward and ask [...]

How Much is Enough?2017-05-11T02:27:17+00:00

Yai’s Tips for UN-Complicating Your Life

When I was a kid, I often rolled my eyes when my mom (we call her Yai Yai) trotted out some un-asked-for advice.  Now, I appreciate that she is quite a wise woman.  What happened between then and now?  I got older and I got humbled.  I've considered what's important and what I could let go. [...]

Yai’s Tips for UN-Complicating Your Life2016-12-01T14:55:07+00:00
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Business Travel UN-Leashed!

South Dakota in January? Some might question my travel choices. However, I am super excited to kick off a tour with Dakota Supply Group this week. I'll be sharing how to make Business UN-Complicted and live Life UN-Leashed. I'll be staying in four different hotels...lots of driving and a few plane rides. Still, I'll make time [...]

Business Travel UN-Leashed!2016-12-01T14:55:08+00:00