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Recently, the calendar flipped from June to July. 2024 is half over. For me, July 1st means it is time to reflect on the year to date and assess how things are going. I will check to see if I am still on track to reach all my goals for the year and consider what...

In our business, it's natural to feel the pressure of fast-paced projects. However, it's important to remember that we're all in this together, supporting each other as we navigate the challenges that come our way. I recently had a conversation with a person...

I like Mondays. It is a strange take on life.  According to an article in Forbes, “Fully 80% of people say Monday is their most stressful day at work, and 41% of people dislike Mondays the most, compared to the other days.” Don’t get me wrong—it’s not my favorite day...

Thrifty, one of our core values, may seem simple to define. However, it's crucial to understand that it's not synonymous with 'cheap '. We like to use the definition of maximizing resources. When we get the most out of our resources, we are thrifty. To some, we are...

My granddaughter doesn’t like to get out of her pajamas, no matter what activity is coming next. It can be a regular day when going to daycare, a place she seems to love, is next on the agenda, or church, shopping, or even getting donuts. She doesn’t want to change...

Last week, my brother Justin and I were talking, and during the conversation, he mentioned how happy he was with his life. Recently, I was part of a larger conversation that started with someone complaining about how bad their life had been. Warning: People...

I have heard people worry about the world their Grandchildren will be left to live in. This is often why people cite when acting to advance change or protect the status quo. People on both sides of the political aisle use it to justify their actions. People often...

The word "cover" has fourteen meanings—nine as a verb and five as a noun. I'm going to discuss the third meaning of the word as a noun: a recording or performance of a previously recorded song made especially to take advantage of the original's success. For example,...

I just turned 55. I don’t think of it as a big deal. 55 is a fun number, but I remember looking forward to 2020 because it was a fun number, and most people didn’t like the year 2020. My brother-in-law brought up a site listing all the discounts available to people...

This past Sunday was the Super Bowl. It's one of only two to ever go to overtime. A classic. One for the ages. It wasn't the most thrilling sporting event of the weekend. Not even close. The Phoenix Open was just down the street from where I was on Super Bowl Sunday....