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8 Inspirational Family Quotes

Somehow, it’s always the little moments that turn into the big ones.  It may seem small now, but you’ll never forget the time your daughter loses her first tooth or your son learns to ride a bike.  These moments with your family are what last a lifetime.  So, to encourage you to be thankful for your family, I’ve compiled a list of 8 inspirational family quotes.  First, former President Ronald Regan reminds us that...
Nov 22, 2013 / Inspirational

8 Great Fatherhood Quotes

I’d like to say thanks to all you fathers out there. Thank you for providing for your family, for strengthening your family, for protecting your family.  To encourage you through this amazing journey of fatherhood, I’ve compiled a list of 8 great quotes about fatherhood.  First, American heavyweight boxer Ken Norton once said “Of all the titles I’ve been privileged to have, ‘Dad’ has always been the best.” ...
Nov 21, 2013 / Inspirational

How to Be a Good Investor

Every good investor has vision…patience… and insight.  An old Chinese proverb offers this lesson.  If your vision is for a year, plant wheat.  If your vision is for ten years, plant trees.  But if your vision is for a lifetime, plant people.  Things like stocks come and go, but people will carry your values and beliefs through generations.  Investing in your family is the ultimate long-term view, the mutual fund...
Nov 14, 2013 / Family Time & Vacations

Will You Honor our Veterans?

Veterans Day pays tribute to American veterans of all wars — especially those veterans still living. So spend some time this holiday honoring their service to our country. Fly the American flag in front of your home. Teach your children what the holiday means and why we celebrate it. Encourage them to send notes or cards to veterans you know, or those in hospitals and veterans’ homes. Volunteer with your kids in...
Nov 11, 2013 / Holidays

8 Things to Be Thankful for

Americans love to indulge on Thanksgiving. Can’t you just taste that juicy turkey and dressing? Well, there are people who won’t get to enjoy even the first bite of turkey. Maybe they’re unmarried and don’t have any family nearby. Maybe they’re a single mom with three kids and can’t afford all the fixings. Or maybe they’re your elderly neighbor who’s embarrassed to admit they don’t have plans. Think about people...
Nov 07, 2013 / Holidays

My Productivity Tools for Relationships

The world seems to provide us an easy solution to every problem.  Whether it’s organizing our work or schedule plans, we find tons of resources at our fingertips.  However, when it comes to improving our relationships, there’s not always a clear set of steps to take.  Relationships can’t be built overnight.  They take time, effort, and love.  Rather than chase after the next new app, I’d encourage you to build and...
Nov 06, 2013 / Relationships and Communication

Getting to Know Me Questions

Recently, my friend Danny and I were talking when he suddenly stopped me and asked, “Mark, how are you wired?”  I replied, “Well, I have to write down just about everything to make sure I do it. Let’s put it this way, if I need to encourage someone, I have to write it at the top of my calendar.” Danny couldn’t believe it. “You are really that robotic?” he said. “I never knew that about you.” He then suggested that...
Oct 07, 2013 / Relationships and Communication

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