This post is personal, as it is an update to the medical condition of our son-in-law, Alex. Many of you know that he was diagnosed with lymphoma, last January. His lymphoma was the aggressive, fast-spreading type that can be fatal, but responds well to treatment, if caught early. He was in Stage I in January,…

Lately, I have entered a new state of mind. Forty years in the business and feeling very secure and comfortable, I embarked on a new certification program. It is being incorporated into my Pinnacle Path coaching program with remarkable results. For the first time, since starting my consulting/coaching practice, I am becoming so busy that…

Many of you, who know me personally, know that my avocation is guitar playing. It has been a part of my life for nearly 60 years. I do my own composing, recording and play the odd concert, recital, and coffeehouse. The reason for sharing this with you, is to recount a story from long ago,…

There is a dark force, not out there – but rather in there, that is ever present and one that everyone must contend with. Author Steven Pressfield has written a book entitled, theWar of Art, in which he writes about this force, which he labels Resistance. This force is commonly known as procrastination, the putting…

Never underestimate the importance of learning. Focusing your mind and expanding your thinking is essential in improving performance and personal effectiveness. Continuing education for insurance and investment professionals is now required by every state. As professionals, we must continue to learn new approaches to problem solving and are obligated to do so in the best…

You probably have heard me refer to this immeasurably important question many times. It is being asked in my family, right now. Our younger daughter’s husband was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at the end of January. It was caught early and there are expectations of a full cure. However, that doesn’t mean that it is…