Generosity: A Gift From My Dad

Generosity: A Gift From My Dad

My Dad was incredibly generous. Growing up, we weren’t well off, but he always ensured we had everything we needed. We lived a modest lifestyle, and even when my father started to do well in business, he remained humble. Random Acts of Kindness When my Dad passed...
INVEST IN PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE

INVEST IN PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE

Looking for investment advice? If you want to make a small fortune on the stock market, please don’t come to me.  My investments are in human beings – partners and people whom I trust.  Don’t get me wrong; Warren Buffet is one of my heroes.  His...
INVESTING IN PEOPLE

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

Research shows that companies that take care of their employees lead the way regarding customer satisfaction and profitability. One of my first rules is that I don’t invest merely for money. I invest where I can make a difference in the lives of my employees and...
LESSONS FROM FEAR

LESSONS FROM FEAR

When I was much younger, I quit doing the things I loved out of fear of failure. Whether writing, singing, photography, or even gardening, I would simply not participate out of fear. Looking back, I realize that this attitude was foolish – on some level, I was...
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

I get so much joy when I hear how my actions, no matter how big or small, have made a difference in someone’s life or brightened their day. My gift is knowing that I helped another person. As Morgan Freeman said, “We change the world with one random act of kindness at...