I recently saw a quote that hit me: “Whatever determines your happiness is what you do every day.” I’ve written about happiness before. Back in July, I talked about how it can be hard to be happy or not always easy to be happy. I am not...
2020 was certainly an unusual year, and 2020 tax season is no different. This in part because of the COVID-19 tax relief benefits that were extended during the pandemic. From economic stimulus payments to PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) loans, here are some real estate tax...
Thank you notes. When was the last time you wrote one? And, I don’t mean an email or text thank you, but a “pick up a pen and paper, write it, lick a stamp (for all you younger than 25, yes, you had to lick...
I’ve heard a lot of people talk about superpowers over the years, and I never really knew if I had one of my own. I wasn’t especially great at Math. English wasn’t my thing. I wasn’t a great musician or artist. So, what the heck...
Today, I wanted to share with you a quick book review on Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss! If you haven't read this book, you've probably had it read to you at some point in life. Regardless of whether you have or haven’t read...
Today is International Women's Day, and I wanted to thank the women in my life who’ve helped me be a better son, husband, father, boss, co-worker, brother, and uncle. The list could go on and on. When I step back and look at all of...
Here’s more about communication. I realized I haven’t written about the F.O.R.D. system of communication. Some of you have probably heard me speak about it. The whole concept is based on helpful ways to start an engaging conversation when you meet someone new. Let’s look at...
It is said that one of the deepest principles in humans is the craving to be appreciated. I would add to that...
As I mentioned in a previous post, I would be talking more about communication this year, given it was a popular request in the 2020 Pango Group survey. So, let’s get started! To be an excellent (or even better) communicator, the first and most important thing is...
According to research by social psychologist David McClelland of Harvard, the people you habitually associate with determine 95% of success or failure in your life. Side note: remember that you can find research to confirm just about any belief, but this one sounds really legit, right?...