Now is a great time to reevaluate our lives! During the summer of 2019, I did just that when I spent nearly a month in Pula, Croatia. The purpose of my visit was to immerse myself in another culture (my paternal family’s culture) and experience the life-changing experience of attending…

Often people believe money solves everything and automatically leads to a happy life. Many of us grow up believing these types of thoughts. There are two things amiss with this type of thinking. First, you are stating indirectly that you are not happy now. You are stating that your happiness…

Forever on my mind Forever in my soul From this moment on To have and to hold. Once we were lost Far from each other But our journey led us Back to one another. Days will go past. Years will go by, But our love for each other Will never die…

What is mindset if you don’t know? It’s the way you look at the world and everything in it. It’s how your mind (your brain) processes your current situation. It’s how you look at things, your environment, and your very own life. Surely there will be times that aren’t all…

A Timeless Message This blog post was written five years ago when my long-term marriage unexpectedly dissolved. At the time, I was searching for answers and thought I could even apply the “lesson” to my real estate career at the time. I have since found out that clearing out the…

On my 4-mile run one Sunday, I had plenty of time for reflections — on myself, the people, and things I encountered, and the meaning of it all. There were all sorts of folks on the trail, and it appeared they had a host of reasons for being there. Here…

During a recent gym workout, I was reminded that when you are doing weight work, your muscle doesn’t really change or grow until you reach the point of failure. That means you set the proper weight and do the exercise or machine as slowly as you can, in the best…

We have all experienced burnout. What is it and what can we do about it? To me, burnout is when I reach the point that I am not functioning well on my work duties. It can range from my skill level wavering such as not being able to balance a…

Today I want to discuss the value of learning. In my first book, “Live the Life You Have Imagined,” I talk about reading daily. In fact, there is a whole chapter devoted to the importance of spending some time each day reading. But there are many other ways to learn…