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Chivalry on the Titanic

I think of great movies like great songs. I can watch them over and over again without getting tired. Hoosiers. Rudy. Braveheart. My Cousin Vinny. The Notebook.

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Timeless Wisdom

Too many business leaders don’t think big enough. That pearl of wisdom is among the many shared by Harold Schifman in his new book, Timeless

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Spousal Fight Resolver

The Plaud: Because ‘Whenever We Fight, I’m Right’ Teresa and I rarely argue. But when we do, it’s usually about something like me getting home

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The Psychology of Price

Over many years of selling homes, I discovered four principles that consistently led to higher prices for home sellers. These price-enhancing principles can be applied

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Stop Shouting into the Void

The New Coke Debacle: When Hype Drowned Out Reality  In the mid-1980s, Coca-Cola—a global soft drink behemoth—decided it was time to shake things up. Their

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Don’t Die

Netflix’s latest buzzworthy movie, Don’t Die, is a fascinating deep dive into the life of Bryan Johnson, the founder of Venmo, as he embarks on an

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“You” Not “I”

A Small Word, A Big Impact  Have you ever noticed how powerful the word “you” is? It’s not just a pronoun; it’s a bridge—connecting you

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Overlooked Moments

While thinking about what to write to kick off the New Year, I scanned the 52 articles I wrote last year. One stood out. It

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Be Nicer Than Necessary

In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of

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Oddities of the NFL

Two weekends ago, close to the end of the Monday night NFL Dallas/Cincinnati game, Dallas miraculously got a chance to win when they blocked a

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A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family

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Chivalry on the Titanic

I think of great movies like great songs. I can watch them over and over again without getting tired. Hoosiers. Rudy. Braveheart. My Cousin Vinny. The Notebook.

Read More »

Timeless Wisdom

Too many business leaders don’t think big enough. That pearl of wisdom is among the many shared by Harold Schifman in his new book, Timeless

Read More »

Spousal Fight Resolver

The Plaud: Because ‘Whenever We Fight, I’m Right’ Teresa and I rarely argue. But when we do, it’s usually about something like me getting home

Read More »

The Psychology of Price

Over many years of selling homes, I discovered four principles that consistently led to higher prices for home sellers. These price-enhancing principles can be applied

Read More »

Stop Shouting into the Void

The New Coke Debacle: When Hype Drowned Out Reality  In the mid-1980s, Coca-Cola—a global soft drink behemoth—decided it was time to shake things up. Their

Read More »

Don’t Die

Netflix’s latest buzzworthy movie, Don’t Die, is a fascinating deep dive into the life of Bryan Johnson, the founder of Venmo, as he embarks on an

Read More »

“You” Not “I”

A Small Word, A Big Impact  Have you ever noticed how powerful the word “you” is? It’s not just a pronoun; it’s a bridge—connecting you

Read More »

Overlooked Moments

While thinking about what to write to kick off the New Year, I scanned the 52 articles I wrote last year. One stood out. It

Read More »

Be Nicer Than Necessary

In 2015, a Starbucks manager named Chris Ali hired Sam, an autistic teenager with no work experience, as a barista. This small, unnecessary act of

Read More »

Oddities of the NFL

Two weekends ago, close to the end of the Monday night NFL Dallas/Cincinnati game, Dallas miraculously got a chance to win when they blocked a

Read More »

A Feast of Facts

Thanksgiving, a day steeped in tradition and smothered in gravy, is a highlight for many across the United States, marking a time for gratitude, family

Read More »