We gamble all the time and do not realize we are doing it.  We place bets every morning, throughout the entire day,  with some unwritten understanding there is going to be a payout for our actions. Payouts – a thank you a reciprocation of effort and kindness appreciation through smile or touch financial admiration of work…

Persistence – Having the internal Grit – to plan, execute and complete the task at hand – usually long term with follow through. It allows for adjustment and change and creates successful outcomes. This “Grit”  trumps the family you were born into, rich or poor, your skill sets or IQ, this trumps friends or religion…

to turn 50 … It has been about a month, I actually turned 50 in mid July… No fanfare.  Normally the big birthdays are a party, but by the 5th person asking SK about a party, well that was the end, no party.  She would not have any of that.  We may have my 50th…

most favorite book from childhood through to today… “The Giving Tree”    by Shel Silverstein The “Tree” only wants to help, do good and give what it can.  It stays loyal and forgiving.  I honor the tree.

Almost all difficult tasks in your small business or your life, will succumb to your persistent efforts towards completion.  

#50    Thoreau had Walden, Plato had Greece, Jack T.F. had the back yard, Stephen D. had the farm, Richard B. had the Green chair & AJ Kelley had the back porch in the summer months and the Den if it was to cold. I have a barn or 2. Mainhart has a shed and a…

#34   Learn how to “Cooperate” with others, it pays dividends, to you and them.

Write down your fears on paper –  writing is cathartic. _ personal  – _ familial – _ business –   This is the first step towards control – now hang on …. Fear, is bad, but by harnessing your fears you gain control – which, by its very nature, is powerful. So, by acknowledging your fears…

Operating from fear has a paralyzing affect on your life.  Being afraid to loose something is not a healthy foundation to build on.

Lose your fear – Analyze – chew on it – discuss it – act on it – get a result  – then adjust and move forward.