No Is a Complete Sentence

No Is a Complete Sentence

Do you find it hard to say No? It took me years to learn the power of this single word. People pleasing never pleases anyone. Especially the people pleaser. This was the case for me.  Over time, I learned to say what I mean without saying it mean. I never wanted to...
An Issue Close to My Heart

An Issue Close to My Heart

Do you worry about the kids of today and their mental health? I do—all the time. As a father of four young people and their wider circles of friends – I can’t help but worry about how the kids of today are doing post-Covid and with the constant, unrelenting pressure...
Restaurant Review: Bistro 217

Restaurant Review: Bistro 217

Our good friend, Anne Hardee, owns two incredible restaurants on Pawley’s Island – Bistro 217 and Rustic Table. In this blog, I will focus on Bistro 217 – a great place for fantastic food and conversation. The restaurant gets its name because it is located...
My Resolution for Each and Every day

My Resolution for Each and Every day

Have you heard of Quitter’s Day? The day when people tend to give up on their New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, there is a day for that! I have been thinking about a New Year’s resolutions and remembered how my life changed five years and seven months ago.  My...
Book Review: Fierce conversations

Book Review: Fierce conversations

I have been reading a very helpful book: Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success At Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time, by author Susan Scott. It’s been revised and updated a few times and is the kind of book you can read repeatedly – you’ll always get some...