The Four Costs That Quietly Drain More Money Than Anything Else

Most people spend their lives worrying about the wrong expenses. They stress over the price of groceries, the cost of … More

Why We Spend Too Much Time Fixing Kids Instead of Growing Them

I’ve believed for a long time that schools and even well‑meaning parents spend too much of a child’s early years … More

The Year That Broke Me — and Built Me Back Stronger

What’s a moment that made you realize you were stronger than you thought? About twenty‑five years ago, I went through … More

Fishing

Does answering prompt questions like this spark an idea for a blog?

My George Costanza Moment

Back in the 1990s, I had one ridiculous goal in life — and I mean ridiculous for the salary I … More

The Catcher in the Rye

f I had to pick one classic that’s more revered than deserved, I’d still stand by “The Catcher in the … More

You know “The Polio Guy” What’s his name?

The Most Underrated American in Modern History If you ask me who the most underrated American in modern history is, … More

How Much Money Would It Take to Completely Change My Life?

I ask people this question all the time — not because I want their answer, but because I want them … More

Thirteen Years

It’s a strange thing, getting older. You don’t notice it happening day to day, but then one morning you realize … More

What Gives Me Direction in Life (The Real Answer, Not the Pretty One)

When I was younger, direction came from the usual stuff — ambition, building something, taking care of my family, trying … More

“Focus on what you’re good at and love to do. Delegate the rest. You’ll go far.””

What are you going to be when you grow up? This is a question I was often asked by my … More

Meet The New Wife

So I heard this story the other day from a buddy of mine, and the more I sat with it, … More