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The Importance of Self-Discipline, Habit and Perseverance Self-discipline, which walks hand-in-hand with perseverance, is a key ingredient in the formula leading to success and happiness. In his book “A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy”, author William Irvine again and again examines the advantages bestowed by self-control/self-denial. Unfortunately, ours is… Continue reading The Importance of Self-Discipline

We've all had to deal with very tough situations over the past year and a half. It could be that some of your relationships which ordinarily would have been counted as your closest, are now strained due to emotions running higher than normal, with opinions and world views that differ. How do we keep communication lines open… Continue reading Managing People in Today’s Tough Environment

Business owners and individuals alike have become well acquainted with the need for a back-up plan especially during recent times! We’ve all been told to expect the unexpected and plan for contingencies. As owners, we cannot predict when a major disruption will occur in our business and/or our personal lives. We know these things can… Continue reading In Case of Emergency, Break Glass

Recently, the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) shared LinkedIn poll results to their network of advisors and business owners. EPI was interested to see if advisors knew the key differences between generations. Here are the results. A Baby Boomer business owner, in part, is known for… Their work life balance – 0%Their ability to handle a… Continue reading Generational Differences: What Makes a Baby Boomer a Baby Boomer?

Imagine this: your friend just had a baby boy and is showing you photos of the red-faced crying infant as they excitedly tell you how cute he is. You try your best to hide your very loud facial expressions and muster up a compliment for the baby. But you know this baby is not cute,… Continue reading Top 3 Reasons No One Wants to Buy Your Business