“With age comes the ability to see the consequences of your actions before they happen” We’ve all had those moments—an…
Fear of Failure: The Silent Killer of Greatness
“Everyone falls while learning to walk—keep trying.” Fear of failure is the one thing in life that can hold you…
Hard Work: The Force of Nature That Shaped My Life
“Hard work never killed anyone, but it sure has scared many.” At 69, when I look back over my life,…
Being Able to Love
Over my life I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what it really means to love someone—not just in…
Living for the Long Game Patience as a Life Strategy
What’s the Trait I Value Most About Myself? If I had to pick just one trait that I value most…
69 MPH: The Most Dangerous Number on the Highway
Driving the highway at 70 MPH is like dating someone you kind of like but also kind of fear. Go one…
The Christmas Miracle
“A parent’s job isn’t just to teach, but sometimes to protect their child’s innocence a little while longer.” When I…
If Money Didn’t Matter…Well, I Already Did It!
I left a high-paying, high-stress corporate job at 48. Most people thought I was crazy. I walked away from a…
We Are All Immigrants: A Lesson from My Heritage
For most of my life, I believed I was 100% Italian. My mother’s lineage was entirely Italian from Southern Italy…
Parenting With Intention
It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” To future generations, My hope is that one…
Why Most Comedians and Late Night Hosts Aren’t as Smart as They Seem
Today’s comedians and late night hosts often thrive on shock value. They push the boundaries not necessarily to say something…
Brands That I Hunted For
Over the past 40 years of buying and selling antiques, I’ve come to associate with brands that represent craftsmanship, history,…
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