When I first got married, I decided to prove my culinary skills with the simplest of tasks: cooking white rice.…
The Trap of Ever-Rising Expectations
I’ve learned over the years that if my expectations in life always rise higher than what I already have, I’ll…
Keep the Best, Sell the Rest: Lessons from a Life of Buying and Selling
“Finding a gem where others see junk is the essence of antique buisness” I am often asked how I got…
Invest in the Young, Reap a Lifetime of Riches
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life is the value of spending time with the young people…
Time Is Irreplaceable
The Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier If I could go back and give my younger self one piece…
I Love Ice Cream
“Ice Cream, you Scream, we all Scream, for ice Cream” Hey there, fellow ice cream addicts! I’ve come…
A Man vs. A Boy:
Choosing the Future Over the Moment When I was young, I would often order a full pizza and a cheesesteak,…
The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner
“When someone has your back, the edge becomes a place to explore, not a place to fear.” Confidence isn’t just…
How often do I walk or run?
I’ve got a full gym just off my kitchen—stairmaster, treadmill, pulley system, dumbbells, vibration table—the works. In theory, I could…
The Handicap Parking Spots
“The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right” I was at a WAWA yesterday getting gas when a…
Yeah, it’s what I do
When I’m asked, “Do you see yourself as a leader?” I usually answer with another question: Do you see potential…
Treat Your Personal Finances Like a Business
“If you don’t know your numbers, you’re flying blind.” That’s a lesson I learned running a retail store—and it applies…