Patrick read about soap making. Upon reading, he noticed the process was relatively easy and cost-effective. He decided he was going to start a small soap business. He didn’t have a name or a business plan, but he had the support of family and friends. He made various types of soap and began spreading the word of his newly created business. He recruited two friends as soap … [Read more...]

“What we choose to focus on and what we choose to ignore – plays in defining the quality of our life.” – Cal Newport I’ve gotten up about 25 times while writing this article. Kids have started virtual learning at school, and there have been multiple troubleshooting questions. “What is my Google password?” “I can’t see the chat!” “How do I do this?” I then pause to text other … [Read more...]

Which direction is your life moving toward? Have you set any goals for yourself, or is there an area you feel you want to strengthen? How do you determine improvement?  In The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, he gives the example of three friends, Larry, Scott, and Brad, and explains how, in over two years, their lives have drastically changed based on small choices … [Read more...]

Recall a time when you felt down and a caring friend or family member said the words you needed to hear. That person showed you compassion and nurtured your needs at that moment. Each one of us has the ability to be compassionate toward others. This article, however, is about being compassionate toward ourselves. And just like playing an instrument or learning a sport, … [Read more...]