7 Steps to Help Achieve Your Vision Board Goals

By now the average person has made a decision to commit to a set of goals, resolutions or strategic steps which they feel will give them the best leverage to achieving success.  Vision Boards encourage participants to cut and paste a visual representation of who they want to become, what they want to attain or … Continue reading 7 Steps to Help Achieve Your Vision Board Goals

Revolutions of Modern Technology

Several months ago I purchased a Rubik Cube for my twelve-year-old. I could recall how time-consuming it was for me as a child to figure out how to solve one side than months later two sides before ultimately only getting as high as three sides without a solution. We would practice on the bus, at … Continue reading Revolutions of Modern Technology

Pregnant for Ten Years

If you've ever been pregnant than you know what it's like to have a projected due date and what the anticipation is like for your newest arrival. Maybe family and friends have celebrated your unborn with surprise baby showers, gender reveal parties, or intimate family moments with just dad and the grandparents. You've decorated the … Continue reading Pregnant for Ten Years

Why Deferred Dreams Are Worse Than Failures

Back in the days when I used to work for a third-party benefits administrator I provided information to clients regarding their pensions.  One of the options of retirement allows a person at full retirement age (62-67 depending on the plan)  to continue working even though they may be fully vested and able to receive their … Continue reading Why Deferred Dreams Are Worse Than Failures

Create Greater Success by Commanding your Morning!

Did you know that your mind is racing faster when you initially awake than at any other time period of the day? It is during these first 20-30 minutes in which researchers have discovered that innovative ideas, strategies and problem solving answers are brought to the forefront of the human mind.  So how you use … Continue reading Create Greater Success by Commanding your Morning!

10 Steps to your “What If You Can?”

Ten years ago I had a fresh idea that I knew was downloaded directly from God.  I began executing on what I believed were the next vital steps into creating my "dream" into the ultimate opportunity.  I had just relocated back to my home town with four kids, no job and literally no money.  Although … Continue reading 10 Steps to your “What If You Can?”

Do this the next time you hike!

These are the beginning steps of the final destination to reach the pinnacle of Crowder's Mountain at the Crowders Mountain State Park.  We began the journey at the Linwood Road Access point and chose to take the 0.91 mile hike one way to the 1,705 foot view of the 25 miles of piedmont horizon.  I … Continue reading Do this the next time you hike!

Scared to Life!

I am so excited I can hardly contain myself.  In the words of  Julia Roberts, from one of my favorite movies Pretty Woman, "I could almost pee in my pants"! For now I'll just cross my legs instead but you get the general idea.  There's no new man, great job opportunity, fancy foreign car in my … Continue reading Scared to Life!

How to get it all done during the Holidays

If you've ever had to host overnight guest during a Holiday season like Thanksgiving or Christmas then you know the level of planning, cleaning, scheduling and preparation necessary to ensure a successful visit for your family and guests.  When you have a family of your own your normal routine doesn't allow for much room to … Continue reading How to get it all done during the Holidays

Chasing the Ice Cream Truck is Better than Watching it Go By

I was on my way to my car as my daughter was closing the door to the house and I noticed that she suddenly stood still, a smirk grew slowly on her face and her lips moved but I was too far away to discern what she said.  Just as she formulated the last word … Continue reading Chasing the Ice Cream Truck is Better than Watching it Go By