Business Stories

Your story isn’t just a tale; it’s your most powerful tool. It builds trust, creates connections, and turns your business into a brand people believe in. When you tell it right, your story doesn’t sell; it inspires and attracts, telling…

Your story isn’t just a tale; it’s your most powerful tool. It builds trust, creates connections, and turns your business into a brand people believe in. When you tell it right, your story doesn’t sell; it inspires and attracts, telling…

If you’re a business owner, an entrepreneur, then you undoubtedly have a story to share. It is a story about trying, about failing, about success, and about the journey through it all. It’s a story a lot of people want…

Life doesn’t have to be difficult, not if you embrace all of it, because everything happens for a reason. The work you put in, the effort you give, and the results you experience are all tied together. Do the work,…

Be different. Be bold. Be you. Everyone has their own unique path to follow. While we all have shared experiences, how we experience those things is always different. While there are lessons, learnings, and processes that drive success, the successful…

You can become someone you never imagined. It happens every day. There are so many business owners and entrepreneurs who, years ago, never saw themselves in the place they are now, or at the levels of success and satisfaction they…

Live with a sense of urgency. There is no other way. The clock on this life waits for no one – no time to catch up, no time to go back, and no time for a do-over. The goal in…

Your struggle will be your gift the world will respect – and fall in love with. Every moment of every day your story is being written one page at a time. You Story Matters. You Matter. I am Mark Brodinsky…

Count your blessings, and focus on the silver linings. It’s as important in personal day-to-day living as it is in building a business. The struggle is real. But your struggle is your gift the world will fall in love with….

You can take a risk or you can play it safe. We’ve all heard the saying: no risk, no reward. Unless it’s life-threatening, most risks are worth it because if you play the law of averages, chances are you’ll win….

We all have it inside of us, the ability to be more, to do more, and to have more. The challenge is to tap into your gifts, despite the roadblocks that life will throw in your path. Challenges are everywhere…

Where do you want to go in life? It’s your decision. As humans we all have the dignity of choice, and it’s our responsibility to choose well and do what we can to make a difference. In principle, making that…

Systems, processes, and routines. To build a successful business you have to create, maintain and master all three. It might not be sexy, in fact it might be tedious, but it’s certainly worth it. The magic lies in the consistency…

Be driven, be bold, yet be humble and kind. Combine those ingredients, and you’ve created a serious recipe for success in life. To succeed, you must do that—create, not simply think. Ideas are a dime a dozen, but taking action…

If you believe in your goal and you believe in yourself, there is little you can’t accomplish. Be steady in your quest, don’t waiver when times get tough, and most importantly, keep moving forward. These are great lessons for life…

Carry with you an attitude that things will work out, because somehow they always do. Worry and anxiety are a part of life, but they cannot fill your life if you want to do something of significance. In building a…

Embrace the suck. It’s simple, but not easy, so most people are afraid to admit they are challenged, or having a tough time. Yet if you’re going to build a business that makes an impact, then there’s no doubt at…

It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day doldrums and not appreciate that you are making a difference. Everyone does, but frequently we fail to realize the impact we make. When you build a business that helps and serves…

It doesn’t matter where you came from, or where you are now. If you want to make a change, then with the right focus, the right attitude, and a lot of faith, anyone can start from where they are now…

Take the shot. Take the hit. Take the risk. Get the reward. These are simple concepts, but hard to implement because of fear. The fear we all carry – the thoughts, the images in our minds that it won’t work…

A great business can be like oxygen. Create something of value and it gives space for others to breathe easier because of the impact you make. It takes a lot of hours and a lot of heart to build something…

There comes a time to share your own journey. So I’ll keep this intro brief. Everyone has a story, including me. 🙂 I am Mark Brodinsky – it’s my story – and this is Storytelling for Business. __________________________________________________ Man in…

To truly “live” a life you’ve got to experience as much as you can. Just because you’re headed in one direction doesn’t mean you can’t pivot, you can’t change, you can’t exit the highway and take the road less traveled….

Be better. Get better. Do better. A couple of rules to live by to serve at a high level, in business and in life. The better you get at your craft, or vocation, the better you serve your marketplace and…

It’s the common, but all-too-often ignored differentiator between those who make things happen in life – and make life better for other people – and those who don’t. That differentiator, that “thing” is action! The only way to create something…

Scott Vitali is a living, breathing example of change, of metamorphosis, of becoming someone he always knew he was, but as too many people unconsciously do, Scott was holding himself in check, refusing to recognize and unleash his inner power. Every human being possesses this power. Every one. Yes you, reading this story… you have that power too. If Scott can do it, so can you!

Your story. It is the be-all, and end-all when it comes to connecting with others. If you want to build a better business, then build better relationships. It’s simple, not easy. Why? Because we are afraid if we share our…

You can’t be afraid and stand still or you’ll never accomplish anything worthwhile in this life. Fear is easily explained, it’s simply False Evidence Appearing Real. We tell ourselves a story in our minds, that hasn’t even happened yet, but…

If you dare to ask for what you truly want, you’ll most likely get it. Awareness of your desire, your goal, your dream – your why – it’s all right there. You have to look for it from the inside,…

Life should never be boring. Take your pick, would you rather live 50 years full of adventure or 100 years safe in the corner? If you pick the latter, you probably won’t matter, for life is about risk and reward….

Sharing is caring. Those brave souls who choose to bare their souls here and share their journey, their path in life thus far, and inspire us all. Stories matter, and your story matters to us because You Matter. Everyone has…

Life is hard, but it can still be simple. Follow a few basic principles, live by your values, and help and serve others. Building a business from scratch is much the same. It isn’t easy, but somebody has to do…

It’s called Life and you can live it in one of two ways, live in fear of everything (L.I.F.E) or live in focused energy (L.I.FE). One word, two meanings, and two very different results. The best in business and in…

Be honest. Be real. Be vulnerable. If you’re going to lead a business or be a business owner that makes an impact, those three attributes are critical. There’s also one more thing, share your story, so others can learn from…

Storytelling for Business: Be Who You Are “All creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.” It’s not religious, but it is a reality of the universe, God makes no mistakes. The greatest…

To do all you have with all you have been given. Eleven words that can define a life. Easy to say, not easy to do. We have everything we need already inside the confines of what we should respect as…

You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great. A cliche’? Of course, but that’s why it is, since most cliches are the real deal, tried and true methods that have…

Do it right. Be consistent. Those two rules are simple, but not easy, yet they are at the core of what it takes to build a successful business. Make sure it’s the right thing to do, you’re the right person…

When we want to change the trajectory of our lives, where do we begin? Is it trying to affect or complain about the world around us, or to simply go inside and control the one thing over which we have…

It’s the story of our lives. From the beginning to the end and everything in between. It’s messy, it’s beautiful, it’s tough and it’s simple. Simple if you do the work. The thread that runs through so much of it…

We can all be more and do more than we can ever imagine. It might’s be life’s greatest secret, you are a deep reservoir of possibility. What unlocks the secret is belief and an unwavering effort to work on you….

It’s all yours for the taking. Focus, give, serve, grow, and do it all over again daily. That’s how you build a meaningful business and a life of freedom and choices. Stand up to the challenges, for there will be…

One of the greatest advantages of being human is the dignity of choice. Our lives are defined by the choices we make. One of those might be to go into business for yourself. That’s a big choice. Then, what business…

What does success look like to you?  The answer is different for everyone because everyone is different. If you build a business then that difference should be front and center, make it unique, make it valuable and build it into…

Rise and Grind. That’s the calling of a true entrepreneur. Get yourself together, mentally, emotionally, and physically and then get after it. For if you want to build something memorable, you’re going to have to put memories aside, keep the…

We’re all born into perfection and the challenge we face is to battle back from simply being average. If you refuse to succumb to society’s view of who you should be and what you should do – then you’ve got…

Winning, it’s not just in some of us, it’s in all of us. But we forget that, we get down, distracted and believe less. Yet if we focus on just a little bit of progress, getting 1% better every day,…

“To lead is to inspire others by the way that you live. To lead is to walk through the fires of your hardest times to step up into forgiveness. To lead is to remove any form of mediocrity from infiltrating…

There is no other way. You can’t go around it, above it, or below it… you have to go through it. “It” is the obstacle. As an entrepreneur, you face a never-ending parade of “its” every day. That’s really what…

You can count the days of your life… or the moments you made those days count. The latter is what matters. Because it’s not the days on the calendar for which you are remembered, it’s the life in your days…

As we wrap up 2021, and five-plus years of storytelling about the people that make up USHEALTH Advisors, I am reflecting on why I do this, for these words flow through me to you. It’s a part of who I…

Life is an inside-out game. The more you work on the inside, the more success you see on the outside. You can’t control all that is around you, but if you get the inside world right, then the outside world…

We’re all born perfect. It’s exactly the way it is supposed to be and the only detour we make is where we decide it should be anything but that truth. You’re a one-shot, no-holds-barred, straight-up miracle. So if you can…

The saying goes fake it til you make it, but at some point, you’ve got to get real – and get real serious about getting better – about becoming more than you are today. The audacious life, the life of…

Sometimes it takes a lot to realize that all we need is a little. A little focus, a little drive, a little determination. It’s the little things that mean so much. Nothing you create in life is the product of…

There are two things you can do in life, one is to always be moving forward, the other is to stay rooted in the past. One path leads to progress, the other to poverty. It’s the same with your business,…

Work. It’s necessary, but is it joyful? The difference between working to live and living to work is huge. If the work you do is focused on other people, you will most likely find joy in the journey. We all…

Celebrate your success, absorb your failures, learn from your mistakes. Then rinse and repeat. Welcome to business. It’s life and life is hard. It’s the struggles that challenge and shape us, and the stories that define us, guide us, and…

Life isn’t easy for anyone, it never has been, it never will be. Accept that fact and move forward, regardless. It’s the same for business, for it’s a focal point of life, a way you can create and hopefully contribute,…

“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines practiced every day.” – Jim Rohn The key words there are disciplines, practice, and every day. Consistency is the key in building a business, doing what you said you would do,…

How do you create a symphony in life? One note at a time. As the conductor, the work you put in is what makes the difference. It’s all part of a bigger picture and a bigger life. The business you…

It’s never a straight line. If you are building a business, there will be constant movement, up, down, around, and sideways. You’ll have to be tough and resilient, vulnerable and giving, frequently all at the same time. If it’s a…

Of course, you can. The very foundation of success is belief. Some of the biggest accomplishments have been produced from those with little education, but with a lot of what makes greatness possible, belief. In between belief and your dream…

The juice of life is really one thing: progress. Knowing we are getting better, improving at any given moment, is a gift. For when we feel like we are moving even one millimeter forward, then we are in a place…

It’s real, it’s now and it’s abundant. If you can lock in on those three concepts, you can create almost anything. If you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hands. The birth of a…

What makes life and business interesting is the inherent drama and failure, from both, comes growth. If you picked up a book on the story of someone’s life and chapter one read, Everything’s Fine, chapter two read, Everything’s Fine and…

It’s not always easy to stay focused. The bright and shiny objects that appear along our road in life can divert us onto exits which slow down our progress. The best are able to stay, for the most part, on…

Each day you are gifted with a challenge, to be the very best version of yourself. It’s a challenge when met head-on changes not only you, the person rising to the occasion, but everyone you meet as well, because impact…

When you speak from the heart everyone who has one will buy-in. That means all of us. Facts tell, stories sell. Everyone has a story. I am Mark Brodinsky and this is Storytelling for Business. ________________________________________________________ Storytelling for Business: Do…

In the end, it’s not what we do for ourselves in life, it’s what we do for others. But in the beginning it’s all about what you do for you. For if you want to have more, you must become…

Got a dream? Then get busy. Not busy dreaming more, but doing more. The only way you can realize that dream, to see that thing you want so bad come to life is one thing and one thing only, you put…

It’s never a straight line. The path to success is up and down, it zigs, it zags and it runs off course… a lot. You win, you lose, you fall, you get back up and you grind it out every…

Do stories matter? Consider an excerpt from, The Culture Code, by Daniel Coyle: “When we hear a fact, a few isolated areas of our brain light up, translating words and meanings. When we hear a story, however, our brain lights…

We’re all here for a reason and at the end of the day, at the end of life, it’s not about what we try to take with us. It’s about what we leave behind. So why not give it all…

It’s an easy concept, but it’s hard to manifest. The only thing standing between you and your dream… is hard work. You won’t get what you want in life or build a business you can be proud of without it….

The goal is to live a life that will outlive you. There is only one focus then, helping and serving. If you can build a business, if you can create a life based on that solid principle, then you cannot…

There’s nothing quite like a mother’s love. She gives birth to a small miracle and then cares for and nurtures as that miracle grows, loving unconditionally. It’s a lifetime commitment and one which means sacrifice – tears of sweat, tears…

Our lives are defined by the actions we take or do not take. So is your business. If you wait for it to come, you’ll be waiting forever, because you never took the steps to get you there. Hope without…

There’s never been a better time in history to be yourself and to show the world what you are made of, the real you. As we swim through unchartered waters, what can anchor everything is being exactly who you were…

You get out of life what you put into it. It’s no secret that waiting for something to happen is futile – no one will just give it to you – you’ve got to do the work. If you want…

It all begins in your mind. That one idea, that single vision. What makes it real is also one thing…the work. There is simply no substitute. All the wishing, all the affirmations, all the prayers, and all the hope won’t manifest…

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In life, it begins with the inspiration of a vision, the motivation through a powerful belief and then manifestation through action. Building a great, life-changing business follows the same…

In life, you are either moving forward or standing still. The latter means you’ve chosen an existence of safety and security, never dreaming bigger than you ever thought possible, or taking a risk, because you’re paralyzed by the imaginary fear…

There are hundreds if not thousands of ways to create success in life, but there is one sure way to fail, never taking a shot. Not trying is worse than failing, for there is no comparison between those who sit…

“Write it in your heart that every day is the best day of the year.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s that kind of pure, unbridled enthusiasm and belief that can propel your life and your business to unlimited success. For…

No risk, no reward. … It’s a cliché, but at its core, it’s the truth. A truth that has been told over and over again; principles of life you can ignore or embrace. Too many fear the inevitable, which is…

“Believe in yourself. Have faith in your abilities. Without a humble, but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale When building anything, including your business, faith plays an integral part. Faith…

If you really want to live a great life, you can’t run away from the things that scare you, for we all have fear. But the reason some survive and thrive, and others turn and cower, is those who want…

Every one of us should live in gratitude. It is the secret sauce and the greatest source for success. Those who are grateful for what they have and desire the same for others will always win in the marketplace. If…

It’s a great day to be alive. Suppose that was the message you said over and over again as you built your business and your life?  What kind of path might you create? What doors might open? What kind of…

Storytelling for Business: Wow! What a Story! “You were not created to be average, you were created to be amazing.” – Troy McQuagge, CEO of USHEALTH Advisors, A UnitedHealthcare Company Amazing is an understatement. You are, I am, we are…

Who will you serve next? What will you do? And how will it impact the world? Sounds deep? It is. Because your business, one which truly gives and fixes that which is broken, or brings forth a new idea, is…

“Most great people have attained their greatest success, just one step beyond their greatest failure.” – Napolean Hill, Think and Grow Rich In building your business there will be many failures, but it’s much preferred to the alternative, which is…

If you want things to change, you have to change. If you want things to get better, you have to get better. If you want to have more, you must become more. – Jim Rohn Success is built on a swivel. You…

It doesn’t matter if it’s walking down the street, opening the door to your store, or serving your client… relationships matter. When you put other people first, treat them even better than you expect to be treated, everyone wins. Your…

“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell, American Professor I’ve written many stories for the company USHEALTH Advisors, the one to which I…

To live a big life you must think big, believe bigger and work even harder. It’s no secret. Your life will go where your mind and your actions direct it. When building a great business, the rules are the same….

“How long should you try? Until.” Building a successful business as part of a successful life is a grand, never-ending adventure. No adventure is easy. If you are to be truly fulfilled by your success, you must pull that thread…

“Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.” – Casey Kasem There’s always another level. Always. If you’re truly committed to building a great life, then what you do with your business will be a direct…

You can’t give what you don’t have. In the process of building a business, it’s all about more, creating more and becoming more, for then you have more to give. The most successful people have the greatest resumes; not on…

“This is the greatest opportunity in America, bar none.” – Troy McQuagge, CEO, USHEALTH Advisors/USHEALTH Group We are a family. We are a team. We are winners.  Three takeaways, at least for me, from a week spent with my USHEALTH…

In life, there really are no secrets, just things you haven’t figured out yet. In business, it’s much the same. Trial and error, failure and success, heart and soul. To build a great business you’re going to have to experience…

It’s all in the giving. You’ve got to give to build something of meaning in life, including a successful business. After all, what someone is really buying is you: your vision, your creativity, your gifts, the value you bring. Figure…

It’s brick by brick to make it stick. There is no business nor great life that just happens – it’s the compound effect of hours, weeks, months and years of effort, sweat, failure, success, and dogged determination. If you want…

It takes a village to raise a child and a team to build your baby, your business. We don’t do life alone and we don’t build something of value and of service to others without being in partnership with many. …

In life, you gain success by doing, not just by speaking. Action is the secret ingredient. You can say it all you want, but not until you act, will you see it manifest into reality. It’s the same in business,…

The goal is not what you get, it’s what you give. If you believe you’re here for a reason then that reason should drive you, inspire you, move you to action. When you build a business build on that foundation,…

You can’t just live life –  you have to shape it, create it, leave your mark on it. Your business is nothing more than a distinct reflection of who you are. If you are strong, resilient, thoughtful, creative and focus…

It’s the same in business as it is in the rest of your life, you will fail your way to the top.  The only thing worse than failing is not trying. So if you try and it doesn’t work, then…

To love, to learn, to serve, to give. Is there really much more the world needs from you? If you can take the gifts you were born with, the reason you are here and use them as a blessing in…

If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right on both counts. It all comes down to mindset and will.  When you are building your business it’s creating the foundation of hard work, perseverance, and belief – what…

There’s work and there’s life, the two are intertwined and nearly inseparable, for they make up so much of who you are and how you will be remembered. Much of your life is about work, so the goal is to…

“To succeed you have to persuade others, you have to reach their hearts as well as their minds and this is just what storytelling does.” – Peter Guber Everyone has a story. I am Mark Brodinsky and this is Storytelling for…

Call it the circle of life. It starts out with infancy, moves to adolescence, on to the teen years and if all goes well, you feed and nurture it and it becomes an adult. Except that “it”, is not you. Instead,…

Gratitude and abundance. These two concepts, when focused upon, produce tremendous results in life.  When you are truly grateful you are successful, the universe wouldn’t have it any other way. If you can hold on tight to your place and…

Get your mind right and the rest will follow. So many of us think we can control the outer world and make change happen, but it’s the inner world where the work must begin. Life at its highest level is…

Look for the light. Find the light. Share the light. There’s a place inside each of us, which if you take the time to take a look, you will find. It’s the inner being, the very essence of who you…

Words matter. In life, as in business, your word is your bond. Say what you mean, then act upon it, show up, do it with great integrity, character, and commitment. Live truly through these timeless traits and see your business…

It’s clarity of vision. If you can see it in your mind you can manifest it into your reality. Thoughts are things. The greatest inventions, the best work, the most amazing creations aren’t born from just the hands, or blood, sweat…

It’s pretty simple; it’s not rocket science, you have an idea, you take action, you see results. This is the core of success, in business and in life. Don’t simply dream, a dream without action is just a wish. You…

We’ve all got it, that music inside of us, which if you truly listen you will hear. The goal of this life is not to let the music die inside of you. Much of the rhythm of that music is…

Life is hard. So your one and only option is to do it hard. Put in the work to have a life that means something to you and to others. Your work, how you decide to make a living, your…

We become what we think about. – Earl Nightingale There’s no getting around it, you are what you think about all day long. Think you are doing well and you are. Think you are prosperous and abundant and you will…

There’s a turning point in everyone’s life, it may be as simple as a word, a sentence, an idea…or it may something so big that it redirects or redefines you and your journey. Whatever “it” is, always remember change is…

The world is a beautiful place, if you simply believe it so. Belief and faith can take you a long way, especially when you are building a business. To create, to produce, to offer something of value to others is…

Happy Father’s Day. Yes it’s a Hallmark holiday, but what the heck. If a greeting card company can get the country to pause twice a year to honor Mom’s and Dad’s for the worth and value they bring to the…

Here’s a riddle for you: what’s your purpose? The answer to that question is a thread that runs through your whole life, not just what you do at home, with your family, or with friends, but it is at the…

Hard work works. It’s a solid philosophy, a simple message, but it’s not easy. If you want to build a better business and a better life for yourself and those you love, it’s going to require a four letter word:…

They say make it, or break it. It’s true. Unless you put in the work, you won’t see the rewards, at least not for long.  Lasting change, lasting success, creating a legacy – takes blood, sweat and tears. Hard work…

You’ve got to know your Why, then the How will present itself in turn. That’s how it is for life and for your business. So imagine what kind of impact you can make if you share why you do what…

It’s business, it’s life, it’s service. The best in the business do just that, they serve and create something that will improve many lives and give of themselves in the process. That process becomes the essence of your story. Everyone…

No one ever does it alone. If you are brave enough to build a business, you will have others who help you along your path. Some help in small ways, others in a big show of support, either on your…

Everybody faces challenges and struggles to resolve them. In other words, we all live stories every single day. It’s your business, your story. If we can be very real about our own story, then what other people carry around and…

What does the vision of your ideal life look like for you? Maybe it involves work, maybe not. But to be sure it will take hard work to bring that vision into reality. That’s business. Working hard to get what…

“Our brains, our fear, our sense of what’s possible, and the reality of ‘only’ 24 hours in a day give us preconceived notions of what is humanly possible.” – Robert Rodriguez, Director/Screenwriter/Producer/Cinematographer/Editor and Musician Humanly possible, meaning the only limits…

While it matters where you’ve been and what you’ve experienced, what matters more is how you handle it and where you are going. In business it’s not what have you done, it’s what have you done for me lately? If…

Do it. Build it. Be it. “It”, being the process of creating something from nothing. Welcome to business. If you do “it” right, you build something special. But first, you’ve got to know your why – and to work –…

Your work makes up a large part of your life. So while you are working, why not do great work? How do you do great work? By doing what you love to do and doing it in a way that…

Change is inevitable, growth is optional. Life is never about standing still, it’s about moving forward. If you want to find happiness, then make progress. Follow your heart and get your head out of the way. The possibilities are endless….

They call this time the season of miracles. But to claim a season for miracles is impossible, for they are in abundance in every moment of every day. If it sounds cliche’, so be it, but if you accept it…

Go ahead, tell your story… I dare you! For nearly 20 months now I have been given the privilege of telling stories for USHEALTH Advisors and USHEALTH Group. The story behind the story of agents, leaders and those who work in…

To have more than you’ve got you must become more than you are. It’s an inside-out game. A philosophy of life, which if you embrace, then others around you naturally gain. Make no mistake it’s a journey. Becoming the best…

“At the end of life, what really matters is not what we bought but what we built; not what we got but what we shared; not our competence but our character; and not our success, but our significance. Live a…

If you believe relationships build businesses than why aren’t you going about the business of building more relationships? There’s a reason, you have yet to share your story. Facts tell, stories sell. If you’re in sales, than you should do…

Life is hard, so is running a successful business. Not just any business, a successful one. Work, dedication, focus and never losing sight of the reason you are doing it, to live in service. Find the need, fill it and…

Never doubt your greatness. It’s inside each and everyone of us. But too many times we shy away from the amazing creatures we are because for some reason we start to believe we are not enough. So untrue and so…

If you want it, there it is, go and get it. It’s all right there in front of you, in business, as in the rest of your life. After all, business is such a big part of this life you…

Don’t give up. Never give up. Through whatever challenges you face, or decisions which seem difficult – the secret is to keep going. Obstacles show up to measure how badly you want something. That something may be different for everyone….

A picture is worth a thousand words, which is why when you get a group of them together – man, what a story you’ve got. The business of storytelling is at the heart of every creative piece of artwork you…

I offer good prices. I offer the best customer service. I’m reliable. I’m trustworthy. I know my stuff. I help my clients. I’ve been doing this a long time. I’m a master of my craft. I’m sure you are…but you…

If we make life a game than the ultimate destination is victory. It’s not an easy game to play, but nothing worthwhile ever is. The end game in this life is to win. To win, you must play all out…and…

  It’s what we all want – to be seen, to be heard and feel valued – three basic human needs.  So what’s the best way to fulfill the need for you and your business, or nonprofit? It’s pretty simple…

In business, as in the rest of life, it’s all about one thing – love. Who can I serve? How can I serve? But the biggest challenge just might be – how can others find you?  You’ve got so much…

In life you are either moving forward, or standing still. At times the stillness, the respite, the reflection is necessary. We all need to pause, take a deep breath and assess the moments of our lives, understanding the fragility of…

“You have this opportunity of a lifetime. It means absolutely nothing if you don’t take advantage of it in the lifetime of this opportunity.” – Eric Thomas (E.T.) Too many in life get what they accept, instead of what they…

God, how I wish I could relive the whole thing. Short of that, I’d like to share the experience, the ups and downs, so that some young man or woman, somewhere, going through the same trials and ordeals, might be…

No matter where you start in life, your ending will be much like your beginning, you come into this world with nothing and leave with the same. But what you do in between that time will dictate how you are…

We keep this love in a photograph We made these memories for ourselves Where our eyes are never closing Hearts are never broken Times forever frozen still -Ed Sheeran, Photograph Yes, time does stand still. Especially when you know how…

“Storytelling is what connects us to our humanity.” – Jon Ferreira, Director, Actor, Educator…Geek! For hundreds of thousands of years we have defined our lives by the stories we tell. Don’t believe it? Pick up the world’s #1 book, something called…

Put your hand in mine. Share my mind with yours. Pair our hearts to beat as one. In this life the source of joy and happiness comes from connection and compassion, which in turn creates courage. There is not weakness,…

It’s not just business. It’s life. If you think your business, either the one you own, the one where you partner, or the one where you are employed, are part and parcel separate from the rest of your existence, you’re…

All it takes is a little perspective. Often we don’t realize the path which we are taking, the road less traveled is exactly that… less traveled. But it means someone did go down that road before and you can be sure that traveler…

They say we should live for the moments that take our breath away.  But if that’s the truth then our lives will be composed of a few bright flashes in time. Instead, the ultimate goal for each and every one…

It doesn’t have to happen because of challenges or misfortune. There doesn’t have to be some tragedy or bad stroke of luck to make a dramatic change in your life which inspires others. Some people are simply born with the…

“We humans are essentially story-telling creatures. How we make sense of our world is by telling stories.  The core of resilience is the ability to tell good stories about the things that have happened, are happening, or could happen to you.” –…

Could you ever really give or share enough love? Doubtful. When it comes to the life you’ve been given and all that you can give back – why not shoot for the moon? Why not love to the moon and…

No one gets there alone. If you want to accomplish something grand, you’ll need others along the way. No one gets to the top of the mountain without others holding the rope and no one gets up from the bottom…

The days are long, but life is short. Some days seem longer than others, especially when there appears to be darkness instead of light. But appearances can be deceiving. For every impossible situation, there is hope. It’s a matter of…

Sometimes it’s what we think we want before we truly think before we take the time to contemplate the deep meaning of our desires. Fame, fortune, and fun. It’s all enticing, it’s also fleeting unless the foundation is solid the…

“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn’t there, I never really lost it to begin with.” – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz Dorothy…

Want to read a really great story? You need look no further than from the place where your story began. The first page begins the same for every single person on the planet. For there is no other way to…

Never stop. The ability to keep moving, to keep going, to keep changing is something each of us has the capacity to choose – and that’s the key – it’s a choice. We must choose to learn, to love, to…

Love, joy, pain, sadness. The whole crazy thing. Welcome to life. The door is open – step inside and make yourself at home. Just don’t get too comfortable… there are surprises in-store. Some experiences will have you dancing on the…

Put your hand in mine. Share my mind with yours. Pair our hearts to beat as one. In this life the source of joy and happiness comes from connection and compassion, which in turn creates courage. There is not weakness,…

To love, to give, to serve. These are the main ingredients in the recipe of a significant life. For what you are given, it is your duty and responsibility to give it away. Your purpose is to do it on…

Want more joy? Then know in your heart-of-hearts that there is absolutely nothing we all can’t overcome… especially if we work, pray and love together. It’s in our DNA to do right and to help, to show compassion. One of…

There’s this journey we call life. It is a miracle. You are given this one chance and you must own it. Ownership means responsibility. Yet on any given day we fail in our responsibility – one which God has literally…

Change. There you have it. Encompassed in one word is the magical mystery which permeates our existence. Change will come, it will happen, the question is when. Do you make it happen, or does some higher power guide your path?…

Live in your truth. It’s the only way. If life’s got you backed up, find a way to move forward. As long as you’re breathing then life and some higher power is not done with you yet, which means you’ve…

It’s not finite, it’s infinite. There may be an end, but the journey will live on forever – your journey – especially if you are willing to share. People need to know you came this way, for when they do,…

It’s not always easy when the challenges are weighing you down, but in this life we are all bigger than the problems we face. You must believe that and never, ever forget it. Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens…

Going from Point A to Point B in life. The quickest way is a straight line. But is it really that easy, or that linear?  The laws of physics say it should work, the reality of our human existence says…

Once in a while you meet them, pure souls so in tune with the richness and depth of life’s spirit, you can’t understand why everyone else isn’t exactly like them… including yourself. Certainly their lives have been perfect, untouched by…

In this life we all look for the light – for guidance – maybe not the road to take, but at least the proper way to follow the path. When we’re young we watch those who are older to see…

Change. For many that word and the action are uncomfortable. Yet it’s inevitable. Change happens, or you make it happen. It can define or redefine your life. By doing so, change becomes the next chapter of your story. After all,…

In life it’s pretty simple, you get out of it what you put into it. If you expect little, you won’t get much. If you expect greatness, then you will have it all. Remember, or at least realize, it won’t…

We all come from somewhere, some place and have experienced some thing – actually many things – if you are truly living your life. The sum of these experiences are part of your make-up and when you share them, they…

Sometimes it’s what we think we want, before we truly think, before we take the time to contemplate the deep meaning of our desires. Fame, fortune and fun. It’s all enticing, it’s also fleeting, unless the foundation is solid the…

The days are long, but life is short. Some days seem longer than others, especially when there appears to be darkness instead of light. But appearances can be deceiving. For every impossible situation there is hope. It’s a matter of…

All it takes is a little perspective. Often we don’t realize the path which we are taking, the road less traveled is exactly that… less traveled. But it means someone did go down that road before and you can be sure that traveler…

It doesn’t have to happen because of challenges or misfortune. There doesn’t have to be some tragedy or bad stroke of luck to make a dramatic change in your life which inspires others. Some people are simply born with the…

Could you ever really give or share enough love? Doubtful. When it comes to the life you’ve been given and all that you can give back – why not shoot for the moon? Why not love to the moon and…

“We humans are essentially story-telling creatures. How we make sense of our world is by telling stories.  The core of resilience is the ability to tell good stories about the things that have happened, are happening , or could happen to…

They say we should live for the moments that take our breath away.  But if that’s the truth then our lives will be composed of a few bright flashes in time. Instead the ultimate goal for each and every one of…

“If I ever go looking for my heart’s desire again, I won’t look any further than my own back yard. Because if it isn’t there, I never really lost it to begin with.” – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz Dorothy…

If you can’t count on yourself, then who can you count on? Sometimes it’s simply believing in you, and maybe a few others doing the same, to make a difference. It takes a little bit of faith as well. If…