What is Creativity?
What is creativity, you ask? Here’s the best description I’ve heard: “Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties.” Gail Sheehy Enough said. Back to the keyboard…
5 Reasons Why I Hate Halloween
Call me a killjoy, everyone else does. But first, listen to the reasons why I hate Halloween: Why I Hate Halloween: Reason #1 Candy. I’m not a fan. Especially once I saw the little crispy rice thingies in the Nestles crunch bar moving. Talk about disgusting. I’ll bet a cheapskate had some leftover candy the … Read more
4 Medicare Tips: What to Know Before Enrolling
The longer I work in the insurance industry (and the older I get), the more I receive requests for Medicare tips. I’ve written dozens of courses on the topic and regularly teach insurance courses on the subject. Therefore, I’m happy to offer my list of SOME of the must-know information you should have before enrolling … Read more
Creating Conflict and Strong Characters
Every writer struggles with creating conflict and strong characters–stories and protagonists our readers can identify with and root for. In fiction, perfection is boring and Trouble is king. What Conflict and Strong Characters are All About Newbie writers are always told to ensure their stories contain conflict. But what is conflict and how does one … Read more
4 Tips for Marketing Yourself … Successfully
Everyone wants to be successful–that’s why marketing yourself is so important. We also want to make money, be recognized and liked, and sell a lot of whatever it is we’re selling–even if it’s just our good reputation. Unfortunately, some of us jump right into marketing without doing our homework. That can lead us to achieve … Read more
Those Email Messages You’re NOT Receiving…
Want to know why you’re not receiving all those emails people are sending? Let me explain…
Helping Others Helps Yourself
One of the best ways to move forward in life and business is helping other people. How? Read on…
Do Lies Come in Different Colors?
Today’s burning question is: Do lies come in different colors? I discussed this topic in a recent insurance ethics seminar I taught and I’m curious about your opinion. Some of my students indicated white lies are okay and other types of lies are not. What do YOU think? I didn’t know lies came in assorted … Read more
What Comes First – Thanksgiving or Christmas?
Once and for all, someone … okay me … needs to answer the question: What comes first, Christmas or Thanksgiving? What Comes First? Yes, if we list the two holidays in ABC order, Christmas comes first. But if we look at the calendar, Christmas doesn’t. Aside from chronology, several excellent reasons exist to remind us … Read more
Words Better Left Unsaid: Do You Know What They Are?
Want to know what happens when you use too many words during a podcast?