Story drives human progress, and our ability to subscribe to story is the greatest distinguishing characteristic between human beings and any other species. A key to living a content and wealthy life is to balance the…

Lately, I’ve been trying to simplify parenting to a few key principles.  The goal of the exercise was to lessen my corrective frame of mind.   “Stop doing that”, “leave that alone”, and “put that down” gets…

The universe relies on both order and chaos. It’s a prerequisite for evolution and progress. An example of chaos is the unpleasant phenomenon that our 4 ½ billion-year-old planet periodically experiences mass extinction.  And not just…

We often care more about being right than doing what is right.  This has far reaching consequences. First, a quick story: “Combs!” This was the sound of my high school basketball coach grasping for straws as…

Cue the Cat’s In The Cradle, get the melody and Harry Chapin’s voice stuck in your head.  Drift through all phases of life – those already experienced and those left to the imagination.  You might find…

Do a quick YouTube search for graduation speeches and enjoy your endless supply of messaging that revolves around “following your passion”.  Maybe an alum who has made it big time or the ultimate celebrity that speaks…

Last weekend, I was walking to the beach with our 4-year-old (or “4 ½ !”, as he would say).  He asked: “Dad, are my friends going to be there?” I responded:   “Yea, buddy.  I’m pretty…

To be honest. In all honesty. Candidly. All cards on the table. And this is a true story. Different ways we all start sentences to let others know we’re extra serious this time and that every…

There once was a farmer whose horse escaped.  His neighbor said, “Oh that’s terrible!”.  The farmer shrugged and said, “Who knows?”. The horse returned a day later with another horse.  The horse had made a friend.…

Wealth lasts forever.  Money comes and goes.  Wealth saves us time.  Money costs us time.  Wealth is how we’re remembered.  Money is our transfer vehicle.  Wealth is up to you and me.  Money is elusive. Wealth…