Monthly Archives: January 2010

According to Wikipedia, the term laying the keel has “entered the language as a phrase meaning the beginning of any significant undertaking.”  In traditional shipbuilding, the keel is the structural beam around which the hull is built.  The keel acts … Continue reading →

I’ve been on a journey and it’s about to take a new tack. For the last couple months, Lori Hoeck, of Think Like a Black Belt, and I have collaborated on a project.  The result, The Narcissist: A User’s Guide, … Continue reading →

Approximately one-third of us who made New Year’s resolutions are on track to break them before the end of the month.  Franklin Covey’s survey found that “35 percent of respondents break their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January.” … Continue reading →

Traveling by car for more than ten hours gives you plenty of time to think, even when the weather is dicey.  When Pete and I set out to visit family in Michigan for the holidays, I welcomed the drive time. … Continue reading →