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The You Beyond Yourself

What makes you…you? This question is the focus of much ancient wisdom. Clearly, humans have been asking it from time immemorial. Philosopher and writer Toni Bernard has compiled a collection of wise sayings from the Greeks and Romans of old.… Read More

DOES A LAZY MARRIAGE WORK?

 I love contrarians. Since I am a contrarian myself, I have a special affinity for others who will “buck the trend” in an honest pursuit of truth, honesty, and sanity. Noah Berlatsky is one such trend-bucker. He takes on the prevailing mandate… Read More

The Silk Road to Freedom

Have you ever heard of the “Dread Pirate Roberts”? The case of Ross Ulbricht, aka Dread Pirate Roberts, is a fascinating study of two conflicting approaches to dealing with the problems of the illegal drug marketplace. Ross apparently tried to… Read More

This is Your Brain on Compassion

You’ve had a long week… How can you give your brain a pick-me-up? Through being caring and thankful! Dr. Amit Sood has produced a short but enlightening presentation on how the brain works with regards to our moods. In just… Read More

Keeping It Fun For Clients

Have you ever bought something and felt that the salesman wasn’t really interested in you? When was the last time you bought something and actually had fun making the purchase? Believe it or not, giving the client a most satisfying… Read More

Kennedy Conservatives

Whether you think he was a liberal or a conservative, John F. Kennedy certainly left his mark on America. Ira Stoll of Reason.com speaks effusively about JFK’s legacy. He even goes as far as to encourage Republican presidential nominees to… Read More

The Afro-Tech Revolution

Welcome to Uganda. Civil war. Crushing Poverty. Rampant disease. Can you imagine living in these conditions? For young industrial innovators and technological disruptors in Africa, this is what they have to work with. And the results are pretty astounding: Healthcare on… Read More

TAKE TIME TO TALK TOGETHER

When’s the last time you had an honest conversation with your partner about money? Financial blogger Crystal Paine talks with her husband all the time about everything – especially their finances. They seem to have made talking about stuff a… Read More

Chick-fil-A Owner Upholds Corporate Standards

Let’s say you owned a respectable fast food franchise. Every day you serve affordable, flavorful food in a bright, warm environment to hundreds of happy customers. Then one day, in walks a homeless man. He wants to know if you… Read More

Purchasing life insurance: It’s not just about the company

Last week, ProducersWeb featured my article, “Purchasing life insurance: It’s not just about the company.” I discussed how the selection of the broker and general agent are as important as the choice of carrier when buying a policy: Our clients… Read More