Declaration of Industry Independence
Sunday morning. Fourth of July. Cloudy, cool, and quiet. Just the sound of the ravens as they fight over food. Sitting on my deck with a hot cup of coffee …
Inspiration & Motivation
Yes, You Can!
This quote from Henry Ford is one of my favorites. “Whether you think you CAN, or whether you think you CAN’T — you’re probably right.” I love that …
The Gift Basket Business — Misconceptions
In some ways, it seems like yesterday. In others, it seems like an eternity. For me, the fall of 1992 was the beginning of a new business, a new lifestyle …
A Time of Business Renewal
There’s a bush by my front door that always takes the initiative and covers itself with bright yellow blooms as soon as we have a few days of spring here …
It All Goes Back Into The Box
Ken Blanchard, author of “The One Minute Manager and other business books,” told the story about the little boy who really wanted to beat his grandmother at Monopoly. He studied. …