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Lifework Exercise: Who is a Martial Artist?

Lifework exercise: Who is a martial artist? Assignment: define who is a martial artist, and decribe how you are one. A martial artist is someone who does not want to fight, but will if he has to, and if he… Read More

Why do you want money?

In his international best seller “You Were Born Rich” success guru Bob Proctor makes the following point: “Now one of the principal reasons for wanting the amount of money you desire is to provide for your family, and not just… Read More

Natural (product) Selection

The purchase of life insurance seems to contradict human nature. Why would people buy a product which serves the interests only of others and not themselves, and does so when they die? Certainly, life insurance can have a living benefit… Read More

Thanks, Dad

Today’s column is a tribute to my father, Leon Kobrin, who just passed away. He brought me into the life insurance business. I owe him a debt of gratitude for doing that. My father entered the industry after a successful… Read More

How was your visit to the world of life insurance?

The field of positive psychology can lend us insight into the experience people have shopping for life insurance. This is especially true when they have a medical condition or other underwriting challenge. Why is it that some people become disheartened… Read More

“One is the Loneliest Number…”

Marriage is tough. (This summer I will be married thirty years, and I still have to work hard at it. But, I will say it is getting easier). You can look at the divorce rate and see the huge amount… Read More

Avraham Avinu as a Martial Artist

The assignment: this month’s activity is to write about a great martial artist. They can come from any style or discipline, an ancient master or a contemporary master. Research his life and art or arts that he has practiced. Include… Read More

Picture Perfect

How would you plan the perfect vacation? Would you simply listen to a radio show on travel, and then go where the host recommends? Perhaps you would read an article in a leisure magazine on great resorts, and then visit… Read More

Dream On

Here is an insight from world-renowned Mental Toughness expert Steve Siebold into future orientation: (1) “Champions look toward the future. Pros habitually focus on the present while creating their ultimate vision for, and landscape of, the future. This future orientation… Read More

Capital Idea!

These days, two of the biggest targets of social criticism are financial institutions and religious institutions. People are quick to blame “corporate greed” for the sorry plight of the “little guy”. They demand the government takeover of banks and insurance… Read More