Is My Effort Worth Someone Else’s Sacrifice?

Recently, I attended a service-learning workshop. Now, I know what you might be thinking. You’re thinking that I’m going to tell you to volunteer, volunteer, and volunteer some more! Well, I’m not. And actually, that is what I was expecting to hear as well. However, I was delighted to learn that this particular workshop wasn’t […]

Are You the Guy for That?

I recently had a conversation with a few of my coworkers about networking. The general consensus? Unless you are looking for a job, it’s not worth the time. This is where I think (and know) they are wrong. Networking is always a good idea – especially for a business owner. Yes, networking events can be […]

Newton’s Law of Grandmothering

“First comes laughing, then comes crying.” It’s been a while since I’ve heard these words, but as a child, I heard them often. My grandmother would share this warning with me, my brother, and sister when we were about to get in trouble – and we wanted the good times to keep on rolling. Inevitably, […]

Where Did All the Good Customers Go?

Every 3,000 miles, I get to make a decision – where to take my car in for an oil change. Typically, I take it to my usual place, so it’s kind of a non-decision. But on my most recent visit, their customer service was particularly terrible. The lure of this place was convenience. An oil […]