I was Grateful and Then Regretful

I was Grateful and Then Regretful

Last month, my daughter Norah started a project to earn money to pay for some church summer camps. Now I could have easily paid for the summer camp.  However, one of the biggest skills I want to instill in my children is the skill of the creation of money. A second...
9 Years After 40 Under 40

9 Years After 40 Under 40

I felt like I had just won an Oscar. It was a thrill I never expected to receive. On February 2, 2010, I received an email from Marla Akridge, the President of the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce. “We would like to submit your business and you to the Business Triangle...
All You Need is an Hour

All You Need is an Hour

How would you respond to me if I told you one hour is all you need to change your life forever? One hour. Sixty minutes. Three hundred and sixty seconds. One hour is the key to unlocking the life of your dreams… That seems impossible. How could that be? Let’s dive a...
Push Through The Pain

Push Through The Pain

“Oh My God, you are never going to make any money doing that!” Last week, someone I respected blurted out these words as I was explaining my business plan to him. This person explained further, “I’ve tried what you’re attempting, and it simply won’t work.” Now as...
I’m Losing My Marbles

I’m Losing My Marbles

I have to constantly remind myself that my time on the third rock from the sun is limited.  Time is truly the most precious resource in my life.  This year I made the decision that I will focus on making the most of my life with every decision that I make daily. I...
Three People on the Same Journey

Three People on the Same Journey

A few years ago, my family and I went to a famous American theme park.  I won’t disclose the theme park as it is a place I would never visit again.  Additionally, the exact details of the theme park are unimportant for this story. We stood in line for 45 minutes,...

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