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…

Never, ever take life for granted. It’s a gift. Plain and simple. What you do with that gift is up to you. There are things you were meant to do, and you know it, but you don’t always bring them…

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…

“Our noblest selves know the truth…each of us are built to do astonishing things with our human gifts and materialize outstanding feats with our productive talents.  Every single person alive today carries the capacity deep within their hearts – and…

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…

As they rolled the gurney from his condo and down the hallway, my father, with tears in his eyes, looked at me and said, “I’m never coming home.” I looked back at him, with confidence and doubt in my voice…

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…

It has been said that next to hunger and thirst, our most basic human need is for storytelling.– Kahlil Gibran, Author, The Prophet Everyone has a story. I am Mark Brodinsky and this is Storytelling for Business. _______________________________________________________ Storytelling for…

What is coming from inside you? It’s a great question to ask, to figure out, then share exactly what “it” is. Since a fulfilling life is an inside-out game, then what your gift and your experience can teach others is…

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…

It’s been a long time. Maybe too long, or maybe now is just the right time to share a few thoughts. The last blog I wrote on this platform was more than two years ago when I lost a friend,…

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…

It’s living a life to be proud of, investing in yourself, in others and by doing so creating a living, breathing entity called your business. The creation of something meaningful in life, something that serves and helps others is to…

“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…

Give. Love. Respect. Three easy words to say, not as easy to live by, but if you do, if you honor your truth and others, then the universe will undoubtedly conspire on your behalf. The ride of life is worth…

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….

Give what you can, while you can. We’re all here for a reason, with different talents and abilities, and deep in the confines of our heart, we are givers, because if we give we make others feel valued and appreciated….

“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…

There’s always a way. If you see something you want to accomplish, then dream, plan and take action – sooner or later you’re bound to find success. It’s one of the laws of the universe, what you focus on expands….

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…

There are two ways to look at the world, one as if nothing is a miracle and the other as if everything is a miracle. Because it is, especially when you give. The very act of giving is in and…

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…

Do what you love, love what you do. In life, it’s that simple…and that challenging. But if you stay true to you, then you’ve got quite a story to tell – one which will be long remembered. Everyone has a…

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, it’s all about giving and love, who can you serve, how can you serve? Living in service to others is one of the greatest attributes of being human, it also makes for a wonderful story. Everyone has a…

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…

No one is immune – in life there will be struggle.  You can’t run, you can’t hide, though many try. Some seem to face greater challenges, but at the core we all have to fight back against forces that try and…

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…

Life can be challenging, so why not find a way to enjoy the ride and lighten the load for others? Amidst the chaos, life should be about giving, about celebration, about joy. Help another person find joy along their journey;…

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…

Share what you’ve got, not just some of it, but all of it. That’s why you’re here. Not to fall short, but to stand tall in abundance. The more you give to others, the richer your story. Everyone has riches…

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,…

To give is divine. The day you wake up and realize that if you pour your life into someone else, then the meaning of life changes… that’s the day you strike gold. Change is good. We are what we give…

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…

Life’s about love. Living is giving. Who can I serve? How can I serve? Answer those few questions by taking action with the power and potential that lies inside you and the world becomes a better place. We all possess the…

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…

It’s simple in thought, but tougher in practice… being true to yourself. In a world that moves so fast, it’s not easy to slow down and recognize the real you. We are inundated with distractions, living in a world which…

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…

You have to believe in abundance. Believe that you have more to give and by doing so more will come into your life. It’s the law of the universe. Like attracts like. In life the more you give, the more…

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…

The purest example of love is to give, to sacrifice, to help another in need. We all want to do it, some simply have found their calling, an inspiration and motivation to dig deep and give what they’ve got, because…

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…

Peel back the curtain and peek inside, there you will see the true essence of a person. We all are empowered with a bright light. For some that light shines brighter, but for only one reason…instead of keeping it locked…

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…

We are all here to make a difference. So how cool is it when what you want, what you desire, and what you have to give, align with what you do for a living? The essence of life is growth…

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…

You never know just how big your heart can grow. Love is infinite, so is human potential. Fight, survive, thrive, give. In all of life’s challenges if you hold onto faith and hope you will overcome. The skies do clear,…

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…

“It’s better to give before you receive. If your interactions are ruled by generosity, your rewards will follow suit.”– Keith Ferrazzi It’s a simple game when it comes to giving back to enrich the lives of others. Being part of…

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…

We all desire to give. For if not, what is life? Love, share, care. It’s simply an idea born in the heart to find a way to help those who cannot help themselves, or at least, those who may need…

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…

It’s an end and a beginning. The end of only looking at your drama, the beginning of focusing on the drama and the betterment of other people’s lives. It’s not always easy to do since the focus on our own…

Live long enough and you just might just see it all. The good, the bad, the ugly… the heartbreaking. It’s been several days now since Brian Feit died on a road just outside Towson, Maryland. His car crossed the center…

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…

There is an infinite bright light which shines in all of us. It’s a light which guides us and if we are so inclined will light the way for others. Sometimes we let darkness slip in, not on purpose, but…

  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…

One day after the MLB All-Star game this certainly seems like an appropriate question to ask. Because answering it could change your life. What’s your fastball? What comes easiest to you? What can you do better than most? What do…

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 know the signature line by now: Everyone has a story. That’s why this is YOUR book because the stories are all about you! I’m writing this blog today because I’m proud to announce the paperback release of The Sunday Series…

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little. – Edmund Burke It’s not a sight you see every day. Imagine a 300-pound NFL lineman, sitting next to you in the passenger…

“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…

Never discount the power of the human spirit. Through strife, setbacks or challenges it is always there, present, ready to rise to the challenge. You need only invoke the power through faith and fortitude. We all possess this strength, but…

“I know a girl… she puts the color inside of my world.” – Daughters, by John Mayer I know a couple of girls too, they are 10-year-old Lexi Thomas and Abby Levin, and if you want color in your world…

Throughout history there have been epic battles fought in the ring: Ali vs Frazier. Leonard vs Hearns. Tyson vs almost anyone in the 1st round. Even the make-believe heavyweight fights we love up on the big screen, including the king…

Living is Giving. Anyone who operates a nonprofit is living these words, loud and proud. Those who wish to donate know this to be true as well. Sometimes they focus on a cause and sometimes the cause finds them. Sometimes…

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 Sunday on a Thanksgiving Weekend, the perfect time to settle in for a story of inspiration. A story about someone born to do what they do. Someone living their why, their purpose, and in turn changing lives. Sandy &…

One of the great mysteries of life is that things are not what they seem – and the closer you get to something you thought you knew – the more you realize how little you really do. It’s eye-opening and…

Think you can change the world? No? Then you are not thinking big enough, dreaming big enough, or believing big enough. Because you can….but only if you believe in yourself first.  Believe Big Her name is Ivelisse Page. And though her beautiful…

In this life one of the greatest keys to happiness is to realize one simple fact: you are who you are and unlike anyone else. Yet the great challenge of this existence is to live up to that responsibility, to…

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…

Say What You Need To Say (Lyrics from Say by John Mayer) Walking like a one man army, Fighting with the shadows in your head, Living out the same old moment, Knowing you’d be better off instead If you could…

  TLC “They know me in a way no one ever has. They open me to things I never knew existed. They drive me to insanity and push me to my depths. They are the beat of my heart, the…

  Believe in Tomorrow “I worked for the University of Maryland and I was assigned to the Shock Trauma center for a three month period of time. The pediatric oncology clinic was on the same floor and as you left…

“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…

Any given moment is a chance to change, the opportunity to turn in all around…especially in your mind. Thoughts are things and thinking stuff has the ability to permeate, penetrate and fill the spaces of the universe.  In other words,…

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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…

Sometimes you just feel it. The pure beauty, the overwhelming joy, the magic that is life. It’s there for the taking in any given moment, for every moment is a reason to change, to renew, to begin again. No matter…

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…

No real introduction needed today…let’s get right to the point. Everyone has a story. I am Mark Brodinsky and this is The Sunday Series. The Sunday Series: The Book! To love. To serve. To care. To share your story. Many…

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…

Keep believing. If you want more than you’ve got you’ve got to become more than you are – and be sure not to go it alone. Today The Sunday Series offers an update on a story first told on this…

Welcome back to the world’s greatest game, the game of life disguised as baseball. Get your cap on, it’s time to play. There is no other game quite like it, no other game that mirrors every day life in such…

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 just takes 10. Ten minutes to do something that if you did it every single day could change the course of, purpose of and significance of your life. It might be praying. It might be reading. It might be…

It’s been said God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. Yet sometimes it’s so challenging, so tough, we wonder if that statement can stand in its truth. It can. The secret is faith. To live by faith, not…

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…

No, this is not about Groundhog Day. Well not exactly, though that is such a classic flick. But in that movie Bill Murray literally gets trapped in the same day over and over. Yes, he eventually learns how to make…

Heard this one before? Change is inevitable, growth is optional.  I’m sure you have. Now how about pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. That was a new one for me when I first heard it, (or read it), a few…

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…

The title of this blog post kind of takes you back right?  Back to the days of childhood, of teasing or being teased. Someone said you were dumb, stupid or a jerk… and you responded, “I know you are, but…

Uni meaning one. Verse meaning song. What’s yours? What’s that one song inside you? The gift which you only you’ve been given? If you know it, you know you must use it, but maybe you haven’t.  Or maybe you haven’t…

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…

Love, joy and compassion. One day after Valentine’s Day seems appropriate to think about some of our basic human needs, not what it takes to keep our bodies alive, but what it takes to keep our hearts and our souls…

On this Valentine’s Day weekend it’s good to remind ourselves of one simple thing… life’s about love. Pure and simple. But we get distracted and sometimes our journey through life makes us forget to think and feel this undeniable fact….

Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Welcome to Stoop Storytelling. Stoop is easily one of the coolest events held every couple of months in Baltimore.  Look I love this stuff, I’m biased, because I love to hear and then tell stories,…

Life is full of bright and vibrant colors, but sometimes we feel trapped in the black-and-white. We see only the straight lines instead of the curves, the narrow path before us instead of the tiny trail which could lead us…

Imagine for a moment I gave you a photograph, a still picture from your favorite movie. Not the movie, just a photo. Then I asked you to take that photo into a crowd of people and try to convince them…

That’s when it’s over, that’s when it ends, that’s when you reach your destination. Your last breath. So then the question becomes what are you doing with each breath while you are here? What did you do with the last…

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?…

If you want it you gotta go get it. It’s a very simple concept. Easier said than done. Especially more difficult if others can’t see it. Realize most times they can’t. What you’ve got is inside you, it’s what you…

Life is all about love. How we love others and how we love ourselves. Simple concepts but in practice, especially the latter, can be a challenge… mainly because we don’t always know how. This inability can define our path, at…

It’s been told to us time and time again that it’s all about understanding. When I understand you and you understand me, then we can give in, we can feel love. Society tells us to find a way to find…

Sophie Rose Brodinsky turns 17 today. It seems to incredible to believe, but time marches on, as does life. Four years ago on her birthday I began this blog. At first titled, Moments: Observations of Life, then It’s Just About……

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…

I heard this on an audio I was listening to recently and thought it worthy to share, especially if you desire to start your day on the right path, in the right frame of mind and know that no matter…

We’re all a part of God’s great big family, And the truth, you know, love is all we need. We are the world, we are the children. We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving….

Find your why, then empty the tank. Die on “E”. On paper it looks so simple, so why don’t more of us do it? It’s just as simple to explain… fear. But if you can’t take it with you then…

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,…

If love is creation and death is destruction, then I’m just the terrain in between. – Time Saw the movie Collateral Beauty the other day and it’s impossible to leave that movie without thinking…to yourself or out loud. Without giving…

Don’t wait for the right opportunity, create it. – George Bernard Shaw In a marketplace where most are running with the herd, for Troy McQuagge and USHEALTH Advisors, the road less-traveled is one paved with opportunity, service and success. When…

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…

In life we all know there is one thing you should not do, run away. Not from your problems, your challenges, nor any adversity. You should run… but in the other direction. Toward all of it. Directly into the storm,…

So who are you? The answer might seem simple, but it’s actually more complicated. Because the question is, are you being the real you, meaning your true self? It might be the hardest thing you ever have to do. There’s…

  We define our lives by the stories we tell, plain and simple. You can change yours at anytime, but you can also share the one you’ve been writing, page-by-page, day-by-day and by doing so remind others the value of…

If you want to continue to get better at anything in life you must adhere to one basic principle: practice. Oh yeah, you also have to put in the work. With that in mind, I begin the concept of Writing…

The answers to the questions we have about life – they are rarely, if ever, black and white. There are gray areas and even more so colors – some dark, some bright and vibrant. And sometimes you get caught in…

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…

When the unexpected becomes accepted the world shifts, hearts grow, perceptions change. What can appear on the surface to be a difficult challenge to overcome, if viewed in a different light and from a place of faith, gratitude can be…

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…

You can’t do it alone. If the dream is bigger than you – and most great dreams are – you need a team. Welcome to USHEALTH Advisors, the most dominant selling organization of any kind, in any industry, in America,…

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…

One of the great mysteries in life is that things are not what they seem – and the closer you get to something you thought you knew – the more you realize how little you really do. It’s eye-opening and…

It’s as close to a sure thing as death and taxes… as a matter of fact if you haven’t experienced it you certainly aren’t living, or at least living right. It’s the “F” word. Failure. But how many of us…

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…

If you are old enough to remember, you will never forget.  If everyone has a story, then on this day, everyone lived a story they will share as long as they are alive. Today we remember and in many respects…

“If you live in the past you are depressed, if you live in the future you are anxious, if you live in the present you are at peace.” – Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese Philosopher Peace, man. A year ago it…

You are. I am. We all are. Badasses. Is that even a word? Who cares. Isn’t it two words… who’s counting? The point is you should take this to heart – there is no running from it, hiding from it or…

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…

There was certainly something about the view the other night. Standing up on top of Federal Hill in Baltimore, during my Daddy-Daughter date with Emily, we could see so much of the Downtown, down below. It was a perfect night,…

It’s not always what you expect out of life, it’s about what you get, or more importantly what you are given. What do you with the circumstances of your life defines who you are. The more love you love, the…

It’s easy to do and you hear it, (and sometimes feel it), everyday: “I’m overwhelmed”. I’ve heard people say this at least a dozen times in the past few weeks, and felt it myself. It might be the most common…

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…

“O” what a feeling! It wasn’t enough that Michael Phelps earned another dramatic victory in the pool and collected his 20th gold medal last night… he also gave everyone in our Charm City something to be proud of. A shout-out…

A celebration of moments. In the big scheme of things this is what makes up a life, moment after moment. What gets lost in the shuffle is that we rarely take the time, if ever, to embrace the moments we…

It’s the journey, plain and simple. We are all traveling along and the path is rarely straight, or flat. It is filled with twists, turns, hills, valleys and sometimes mountains to climb. But learning from others who have found 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…

Yes, you could say TGIF, after all it’s Friday. But it is also simply one of the seven days in each week, another day to attempt to make something happen, something which reminds you why you’re alive and how you…

It is simply one of the greatest expressions of love – father to daughter. And as a Dad, if you do it right, what you get in return is the experience of one of life’s greatest gifts – to know…

After a little time off from the weekly blogs on personal growth and self-improvement, I’m back. Took some time off from writing and learned something about myself – while I love doing The Sunday Series each week and sharing other…

It’s pretty simple. If you are going to live a life of significance, it will have to be one which serves other people. No matter what your challenges, you still have gifts. These gifts are your responsibility to find a…

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 ability to know you are more than who you are. It’s inside each and every one of us. As much as we are different, we have many things in common. We are all broken… and yet at the same…

Yes, it’s just like life. As a matter of fact it is life. The roller coaster ride. Up, down, sideways, sometimes into a corkscrew, around a giant loop, or upside down. My daughters and I did our annual dad-daughter day…

It starts with the offering to go deep and to ask a few questions. Perhaps it’s never been explained better than through these words from author Dean Del Sesto: “The empty pleasantries of dancing on the surface of people’s lives…

It was a big week for my little girl. It all began with the game… and a sinking line drive. Monday night: Two on, two outs, extra-innings and a trip to The Championship game for the LTRC Girls Softball League…

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…

Something, anything. That’s really all it takes to stop being frozen in time, or dead in your tracks. So do something. Ever get caught up in your own mind? Ever feel like nothing is going to work out? Ever feel…

If I could reach the stars Pull one down for you, Shine it on my heart So you could see the truth. Eric Clapton, lyrics from Change the World We all know the truth: the reflection of your true heart…

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…

“You’re here on earth to make an impact. I don’t think most of us actually stop and think about how amazing of a miracle that you are. You need to get that fact that you’re even alive is mind-blowing.” – Mel…

It’s like finding a diamond in the rough. Meet someone and from the experience of that encounter you gain something totally unexpected. Some people just find a way to shine through whatever darkness tries to mask their light, and for…

This won’t take long, because it doesn’t take much to explain. I’ve seen it and experienced it time and time again.  A simple gesture: a brief smile, a wave, a bright hello, a short explanation, a moment to speak, a hug,…

Fight. Hit back. Overcome.  When you feel like giving up, when it seems you are in your darkest place, that’s the time to grab a-hold of everything inside you, because it is inside each and every one of us, the…

Picasso said lesser artists borrow, great artists steal. I read a lot and one great idea can change the trajectory of your life. So with this in mind, some thoughts to share today, “stolen” from the mind of Peter Diamandis,…

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…

For a little while at least it gave me something to think about. Too bad it wasn’t real. It turns out the Eiffel Tower in Paris, apparently bathed in purple light to honor the singer Prince, was simply a photo-shopped…

It doesn’t always have to be someone. It can also be some “thing”.  Especially when the thing is like a living, breathing entity – giving shelter, warmth, hope and healing. If everyone has a story – and they do –…

I suppose it’s easier to think about this on a morning when the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the season of spring is about to explode. But every day it’s the truth. The ability to start again….

“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 can’t get here from there without a plan. Want to go from one coast to the other? You better map out the way. Want to see the sunrise on one coast and the sunset on the other… you had…

It’s April Fool’s Day.  A day for someone to make you feel small. What fun. Yet maybe there is humor in that – or at least some reflection and inspiration – after all it’s the small parts of you which…

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.” – William Shakespeare We all, each…

I guess it’s kind of like Blogging 101. Why I do what I do – so perhaps, if someone doesn’t get it, they can develop a better understanding. It’s time to turn the beat around. For what I believe I…

#100. It’s just a number, but numbers are significant in our lives. They mark. They measure. They matter. They make an impact on nearly everything we do, including the passage of time and space, the years of our journey. Sunday…

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…

It’s about awareness, abundance, gratitude and personal growth. I’m up at 5am, (almost every day in between 5am and 5:15am), and today here are just five things I have either seen, read, or heard before 9am, simply by paying attention…

This week, this Sunday, I’m going to tell you a story and for the first time in 98 weeks of this Sunday Series, I’m going to ask you to lend a hand, not for me, but for the girls, and…

“Once I was 7 years old, my momma told me go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely. ” – Lyrics from 7 Years, by Lukas Graham Lukas Graham’s 7 Years is one of the hottest songs in the country…and…

“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…

Each and every day you have 86,400 chances to get it right, to share another page in your story. That’s your time, the number of seconds you have in a single day to share with other people, or more importantly…

The Sunday Series is all about courage, hope and inspiration. Yet at the foundation of all of this is usually one other thing, love. It’s Valentine’s Day and with that in mind there is no story today, just a few…

To be seen as different. To believe you are unlike anyone else you will ever meet, anyone in your life right now, or anyone you have met before. You live outside the norm, you think or act in ways that…

If they do it, so can you. There is no reason you can’t, unless you simply don’t believe. Face the music, go into the light, never say die. This is why The Sunday Series exists…because we can all see the…

If you want to have a great Hump Day, then focus in on the one hump you might never even try to climb over every week – yourself. Take it from someone who knows. Someone who just a few years…

“We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do…

There’s the idea, the words, the image, the vision, and then all it takes is a picture to fill in the blanks. That’s what my buddy Mark Pallack did for me this morning, as I finished my workout and decided the…

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…

Sometimes there is nothing quite like art. When something created in the mind, in the heart, in the soul, suddenly, in the blink of an eye takes on even more significance. Everything can change, as Don Henley sings in his…

Sometimes there is nothing quite like art. When something created in the mind, in the heart, in the soul, suddenly, in the blink of an eye takes on even more significance. Everything can change, as Don Henley sings in his…

To live life and appreciate every moment you can, there really is no other way. If you realize that life is meant to be lived in just this manner, strive to reach your potential, give back to others, embrace the…

I must confess it’s a saying that is so cliché, but I’m going to use it anyway: a picture is worth a thousand words. But in this case it’s worth more than a thousand LIKES. Know why? Because let’s face…

It was her first breath that took mine away, forever – January 9th, 2000. There are moments, then there are miracles. There is emotion, then there is unconditional love. Sixteen years ago the two became one. The birth of Sophie…

“This is our passion. This is our life.” – Eli Rowe, CEO Jet911, Pilot, Philanthropist, Paramedic, Businessman Those words kind of hang in the air in this gigantic hangar in White Plains, New York. How often do you get to…

A new year. A new beginning. But for who? You? Maybe you don’t want to change, maybe you like you right where you are. That’s OK. But how many of us are truly satisfied with every part of our lives:…

I don’t know about you, but I had a crazy, challenging, thrilling, unpredictable, amazing, frustrating, overwhelmingly sad, incredibly happy, focused, undisciplined, energetic, lazy, disappointing, uplifting and empowering 2015. In fact in the 50 years I have walked this earth, I…

Just completed the 30th Day of Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning program. So now I await the miracle transformation. 😉 No such thing. Elrod’s book and program consists of 6 Life S.A.V.E.R.S, as he calls them. Silence. Affirmation. Visualization. Exercise. Reading….

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a calling and part of mine is to share yours… to be the vessel through which you can tell the world your tale and others can appreciate the courage, hope and inspiration from your…

Dear Sophie, How do you weave the past, the present and the future into a single night? Spend the evening with the person who nearly 16 years ago did the one thing no one else on earth could do…you made me…

This week I am taking a short pause in The Sunday Series to answer a question I have been asked lately, actually quite often. Why? Why do this? From where I sit there is no reason to question why I…

To truly live is to harness the power of self-realization, to figure out who you really are and why you are here. When you develop clarity on your gifts, when you can find synergy with that which lies deep within…

If you want it, you need to do one simple thing, go after it. Want to change your life? Want to change someone else’s life? Then follow your heart. Reach deep inside, bring out all the courage you’ve got, fight…

“Hold up, I’ll get to it. I’m going to do it, I swear, I’ll start tomorrow.” They call it procrastination. Even better, they call it Resistance. Maybe the one thing that is guaranteed to kill your dreams. Right now I…

You might not know exactly how it happens, but you will always know why. After all if you find your why and mix it with your passion, your purpose and unrelenting persistence then you’ve found the right recipe, then anything…

It’s time to say farewell. Not for me and this blog, but to the man who has been my mentor for three years, a man I have never met, though hope to one day. Yet for these past three years…

This is the Thanksgiving Tradition for The Sunday Series, to recap what has come before.  Last year on Sunday November 30th it was the first 50. Since that time there have been nearly 40 more… if I told your story,…

For 24 hours at least, we are all grateful. Grateful for those we love, grateful for what we have, grateful for others who make our lives better, grateful for the small things that in this big world can easily get…

When do you learn what you’re really made of? Usually it’s when you least expect it. When your back is up against the wall and you must rise to the occasion. It’s not always easy  to see when you are…

It’s the ultimate trap in business and in life – as Ed Nemec, a boss and friend of mine once told me, and it was sage advice, “don’t fall into the trap of getting ready to get ready.” He’s right….

Frequently life will introduce you to unexpected revelations. Live long enough and you will discover something for which you never gave more than a passing thought. Then circumstances bring it into your sphere of focus and the knowledge becomes an…

It was Aristotle who first defined the word “community” as a group established by men having shared values.  Merriam-Webster defines it as a group of people with a common characteristic, or interest living together within a larger society. In this area…

For more than two years now – and on most Sundays-  there’s this mirror, one in which I have other people look into, as they talk about themselves and their lives, be it challenges, or triumphs. Their  reflection and their…

“The second time around, it’s better than the first time, baby…”  – Second Time Around, Lyrics by Shalamar OK, so I’m dating myself with that song (1979) :), but the idea in the title of that disco hit might be…

It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since we lost him. We miss him every day. Below is the link to the original Sunday Series from 2013 about my Father-in-Law and great friend, Jerry G: https://markbrodinsky.com/the-sunday-series-4-its-just-about-life/ Until next time,…

Love. This one word means so many things to so many people, yet at its core — it nearly defies explanation. How is it humanly possible to wrap your head around an emotion which courses through your heart, mind, body…

Picture a snowball perched on top of a mountain. It starts rolling slowly at first, then faster and faster down the side of the mountain picking up everything in its path, growing bigger and bigger, rolling faster and faster as…

On this morning of the Race for The Cure in Baltimore, I thought it fitting to share the thoughts of a breast cancer survivor. This short blog comes from a Breast Surgeon, someone who got into the field to help…

You can’t recognize it if you don’t see it. You can’t feel it if you never stop to reflect on it. And you are missing the point if you simply fail to slow down. Learn to be still. If you…

No one should ever go through a life challenge alone. Few do. Because we all feel the deepest of human experiences together – love and loss. When forced to make a choice, when pushed to decide to live or to…

We all know it can happen in the blink of an eye. We just think it won’t happen to us. But life happens. For nearly the past two weeks Brian Granek’s life has been happening as a series of life-changing…

Think you can’t change the world?  Then you are not thinking big enough, dreaming big enough, or believing big enough. Because you can…. but only if you believe in yourself first. Everyone has a story. I am Mark Brodinsky and this is…

You can always find great lessons in the most unusual places, if you are at least aware and ready to accept. Going into a performance of Kinky Boots, the smash Tony-Award winning musical, I never thought I’d come out of…

It’s not what controls you, it’s what you control. You get to decide how to live your life. You get to make the choice. You can choose to react, or respond. You make this life happen. Everyone has a story….

For some reason, of all the blogs I have done in the recent few years, this one gets more hits (views) every day than any other and for no specific reason I can think of. Anyway, since October is beginning…

This is really what started it all: courage, hope and inspiration. Before The Sunday Series and my mission began to share other people’s stories with the world, there was the book. September 26, 2013 we published our very personal journey, It…

Pope Francis welcome to America. And I’ve gotta tell you, I’m jealous. I’m not Catholic, but who doesn’t want the chance to pop-a-pic with the pontiff?? Look I too was touched by the Pope’s words as he addressed the crowd…

They say you never get over it, you just get on with it. A year later, one woman is learning this lesson. It’s not easy, but it has to happen, for life must go on. Everyone has a story. I…

We’ve all been doing this from the time we could speak, we’ve been selling. Selling ourselves, our wishes, our desires, our needs to someone else to get them to do what we want them to do.  From the time a…

To be the best, to take your talent and rise to the top you have to work harder, want it more than most and look for the chance to shine. That’s it, there is no secret. You can’t get there…

It’s the path of least resistance. It robs you of all creativity, independence and forward thinking. It’s hard to have a vision of something bigger, or better when you are continually staring at the head right in front of, or…

So it’s not exactly what you think – but made you look right?  And I will get to the sexy point in a minute, but first let me say thanks for clicking the link to today’s blog. For more than…

One more day to go in the First Half. Instead of five days of blogs leading up to this time, I cut it to the magic number of three (after all we had a big party for my baby girl…

Sometimes it’s personal. Courage, hope, or inspiration. The inspiration which a child can bring to your life and the magic and wonder of watching them grow. Everyone has a story and this is The Sunday Series. The Sunday Series (80):…

My gift to you, Day 2. As I head toward Half Time on September 8th, a few more posts I promised I would share from the more than 400 that exist here on this blog: It’s Just About… Life & The…

I am getting there – Half Time is just days away.  50 years old. Half Time in my life – what I consider the middle point, a time for soulful reflection and a focus on greater significance is almost here…

Never give up. Never lose faith. Never say die. That’s the mark of a champion. Against all odds, when the chips are down and it seems hope is lost, you find a way to push through. The most successful, significant…

A special blog for my fellow agents and sales leaders at USHEALTH Advisors from the talk I gave yesterday: 20 Ways to be Mentally Tough (Courtesy of Jon Gordon, Training Camp) 1) When you face a setback, think of it…

Here’s a fact that will make you stop and think: there have been twenty-one notable civilizations in the world, nineteen of them crumbled from within. Nineteen crumbled from within! It had nothing to do with outside forces, they couldn’t get…

Lexi Thomas and Abby Levin went on a mission: to bring smiles and love in a unique way. They helped to form Flowers For Powers – to bring healing powers and smiles to those who need it most, to some…

These are the stories of courage, hope and inspiration. Today, this Sunday, a story which is meant to bring about hope in one of the toughest of circumstances. It’s serious, it’s wrong, it’s sick, it’s demoralizing and it needs to…

River: a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel. This can be you. You can be a river. It’s time. Time to learn each day as much as you can and then seek…

It’s always about the smile and this time it’s personal:  The 4th installment of The Sunday Series iTunes Podcast, is dedicated to my father-in-law and great friend Jerry Gross who we lost to esophageal cancer in 2009. Diagnosed in June…

Live in gratitude and never take it for granted. We’re talking about life of course. It’s not about what happens to you, it’s about what you do to make something happen.  Be grateful, be transparent, challenge yourself and most importantly turn…

It’s not about being selfish, it’s about being aware, becoming more… and asking for a hand. Too many people can’t see beyond themselves and their own challenges to see that others are also on this journey we call life, and…

Thirty days from today I turn 50 years of age and reach the halftime of my life, (I’m living to 100), and today I am offering another way to give back. To me this is simply another layer of giving,…

It’s someone you look up to, someone for whom you have great respect, someone you admire and probably wonder how can that person do what they do? That person is your hero. A parent, teacher, sports star, entertainer, best friend,…

It’s life. You live it – or at least you try – and when faced with circumstances which appear to go beyond what most others have to deal with, you take what is in your control and give it everything…

Words have great power. I’ve witnessed it time and time again when you hear something powerful, read something wonderful, write something meaningful. Words can change emotions, touch your heart, turn your mind in a different direction. Two years ago I…

It’s all part of the journey: from that first sip of java in the morning, to the final word before I close the book at night, to the minute it takes to close my eyes and appreciate that for which…

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But the reality beneath what we behold, might not be what we expect.  Sometimes the delicate lines of a pretty face mask a fragile existence, spent facing tough challenges and a…

This is a re-release of the blog celebrating Emily’s 13th birthday last year — she turned 14 yesterday, worthy of a Sunday Series celebrating her life and her place in our hearts. Our Baby Girl. For her entire life that’s…

A week at the beach gives you time for reflection (limited access to the internet, so no blogging :)) and time to consider options in life. Sit by the shore, stare out at the ocean and realize you can only…

As a parent you only want the best for your child, for them to be healthy, successful, to flourish, or in rare cases, to simply survive. The Cowan family knows this all too well and today their story continues. I…

My advice for anyone is really make sure you are staying true to yourself . And no matter what you do figure out what would you be so passionate about doing that you would be happy doing it for ten…

Resiliency. It is the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds–trauma, tragedy, personal crises, plain ‘ole’ life problems–and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful. It’s important because this is what we need to do when faced with life’s…

The nose knows. If you only get as far as the end of it, you’re not really accomplishing much at all. What the heck does that mean? It all comes down to you, the conversation you have with yourself, your…

We must move toward our dreams, they will not move toward us. – Troy McQuagge, President & CEO, USHEALTH Advisors OK. So what is your dream? Have you taken the time to think about it? If so, have you taken steps to…

If there’s one thing that never goes out of style, it’s gratitude. Being grateful for what you have, it’s pretty simple. With this in mind, on this Father’s Day, I have decided to repost a blog from two years ago…

We all have them, and it’s not always easy to fight them off, but I believe in my heart of hearts you can, each and every day with the right weapon. The weapon is what you do with your time…

To my brothers and sisters at USHEALTH Advisors, For those who don’t know me, (and it’s many of you), this is my blog. It’s called It’s Just About… Life & The Sunday Series, where weekly I share lessons on personal growth…

All too often life is not what is seems and sometimes your own is misunderstood. It might be the fragile facade you put up to mask your pain. Repressed feelings are ten times more powerful than those from which you…

There was this guy named Picasso, remember him? He did a few paintings, a few works of art which people still pay a pretty penny to own. Well, the great artist also had some good advice when it came to…

It’s a fact: we are all unique. Some are fortunate to be more so than others, but  in ways you might not imagine. It all comes down to your perspective on these differences. What you and I might view as…

  It’s forward, not back. Windshield, not rear-view mirror. Progress, not procrastination. The only way to get where you want to go is to move in the direction of that goal, pure and simple. See it, believe it, take steps…

There may be no better example of courage, hope and inspiration. Today and tomorrow we show our respect, admiration and gratitude for the men and women who serve our country, who sacrifice their own safety, their own lives to protect…

It’s there for all of us. The question is do you hear it, are you truly listening? It’s that voice telling you who you are, what you are really all about and what talent or gift you may have hidden…

It’s a common fallacy. People think just because you are here, there was no trip, no roller coaster ride you took to get there. The success you have now was not part of a fierce battle for survival, it just…

  “If you are moved, the audience is moved. I’ll say it again, if you are moved, the audience is moved.” – Dr. Evan Walker, Vocal Prime, Carver Center Moved. I was, I am and every day should begin and…