Self-respect is a kind of character trait that helps us to have a life worth living. This trait is not always easy to achieve, but it is a very rewarding one when we do attain it. What does self-respect mean to you? How does it apply to your life? Do you have any idea how important it is? Here are a few thoughts on how…
A common area to greatly improve impact and success that I see among young entrepreneurs is their peer choices. Does peer pressure impact their careers? The answer is YES. Some of the reasons are because of the impact and affect on your mindset. Are your friends pushing towards a positive mindset or holding you back? Mindset is one of the most important factors in success…
When you were a kid, did you ever have friends your parents didn’t approve of? Most of us did. It never seemed fair because our parents didn’t really know them like we did, right? And we thought they were fun kids to hang out with. So why were Mom and Dad so worked up about us being friends with them? It’s probably because our parents…
Live, Love, Leave a Legacy. I Am Blessed to Be a Blessing Another year alive thanks to LVAD! March 20th is my 1-year LVAD anniversary. In March of last year I spent the entire month in the hospital with heart failure from a virus. I ended up having to have open heart surgery, and a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) was implanted after my heart…
What is your WHY? Many business schools teach that in order to be successful in the marketplace – any marketplace – you have to have a unique selling proposition or USP. It’s what sets you apart from the competition, something that makes the product or service you offer stick in consumers’ minds. Seth Godin called this a Purple Cow in his book by the same…
When It’s Better to Receive than Give Everyone has heard the old saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Parents teach their children this philosophy from an early age because that’s what their parent taught them; that, and the fact that no one wants their children to grow up to become selfish, self-centered adults. When children are very young, there’s a time for them…
I learned long ago the importance of giving back. As a kid I watched my parents get involved in various causes and community events, and I saw the positive impact it had on them. I figured there must be something to this giving back thing or they wouldn’t keep doing it. Little did I know that my exposure to that would eventually lead to my…
Garen Armstrong – Venture 1 – Labor Day Labor Day Lessons In this country in the 19th century, trade unionists proposed a holiday to celebrate the impact that workers across the country had on “the strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being of the country.”1 The day become known as Labor Day, celebrated the first Monday in September. For most people, Labor Day is just another three-day…
Roof 4 Hero – Every quarter Shamrock Roofers will be giving away a roof to a veteran or first responder. We want to give back to military families in need. If you know a family that qualifies please fill out the form below. Cars 4 Heroes, Military Mondays and Shamrock Roofing (https://shamrockroofer.com/community/veterans/) are giving away 1 FREE Roof Replacement every 3 months to a Hero…
As much as we try to control our days, our weeks, and our hours, I’ve learned some events we simply cannot control. This truth became startling clear when I learned my heart was operating at only 10%. One can never prepare for such bad news, and the say I was shocked would be an understatement. After a few test to rule out the perceived culprits…