My Australian Shepherd, Motley, just celebrated this third birthday, and it got me to thinking what have a done to provide for him if something happens to me? For a lot of us, a beloved pet is considered an important part of the family. Indeed, my wife and I always say we have a family […]
Archives for April 2016
The Power of a No Limit Mentality
My call to action this month is to rise above limitations.  In my last “Personal Note,” I discussed taking action to achieve desired goals. However, one reason for inaction is an acknowledgement of limitation.  While actual limitations do exist, most limitations are simply perceived. Remember the saying “where there is a will, there is a way?” So true. Just look […]
Love Much, Dream Big… and Fail So You Can Succeed
We all have dreams of doing and achieving something great. Whether it is something long-term or more short-term, we are all striving on a daily basis to meet our goals.  But we don’t always achieve them and our “to-do” list sometimes remains unchanged or simply gets longer.  We earnestly want to check items off this list, but find it […]
Millennial Estate Planning Made Easy, Simple, and Outstanding
For most people in their 20’s and early 30’s, the topic of estate planning seems to be something for older generations to discuss. It follows the natural course that one starts to sort their affairs the closer they get to the end of their life. Of course, this assumes our lives have a definitive timeline. […]
Don’t Be April Fooled! Here’s 8 Ways to Protect Against Online Fraud
Are you afraid of your identity being stolen? Looking to protect against online fraud? You are not alone. Forbes reported a mobile security study in which 69% of respondents said that having others access their personal information is one of their biggest fears. However, the article also revealed that most Americans don’t take the proper precautions […]