The First Time Aging Hits You

I came home from the Moyer house absolutely smoked. That place — the last property I still own up there … More

The Best Way to Build Self-Confidence

If you asked me the best way to build self-confidence, my answer is simple: overcome problems. Confidence doesn’t come from … More

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks

I’ve never liked the proverb, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” In my opinion, it’s completely wrong. Maybe … More

Soulmates and the Ones Who Fake It

People love to talk about soulmates like it’s some fairy‑dust thing, two people wandering the earth waiting to bump into … More

Driving Isn’t a Video Game — And Our Cars Should Know That

One thing I would love to see in the future, but probably won’t live long enough to witness, is technology … More

I don’t think so…..

Do I believe in minimalism? Listen, minimalism is adorable. It’s like a Pinterest board come to life — clean shelves, … More

One of the Most Important Things Homebuyers Miss

When people shop for a home, they’ll spend thousands on inspections, appraisals, and reports. They’ll walk the property, measure rooms, … More

The Six Pillars for a Happy Retirement

Somewhere around sixty, life stops being a warm‑up. You look around and realize the runway behind you is longer than … More

forget the fantasy of unlimited money for 24 hours. Ask yourself the real question:

It’s a cute question, but honestly, it misses the point. Anyone can fantasize about spending money. The better question — … 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

My George Costanza Moment

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