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How I Failed as a Math Business Entrepreneur – Part 1
Failing in math is something I never did. Failing as a math business entrepreneur is something I know well. This story isn’t one of those, “I failed, now I’m uber successful, this is what I know now and here’s how you do it.” This one is about how it was, what happened and how it…
Read MoreLearning to love order and gaining freedom in the process
Order is not my strong suit. Add process and my eyes glaze over. At least, that’s what I thought in my younger days. Yesterday I read a quote from Winston Churchill that resonated with me: “In the first 25 years of my life I sought freedom. In the next 25, order. And in the last…
Read More5 Resolutions for Year Fifty-Two of My Life
Yesterday was my 51st birthday. Below are five resolutions for year 52 of my life. I think of them as compass-like and guiding. I am a steadfast goal setter and this feels like a different exercise. Goals are specific, measurable and attainable and my five resolutions are more like guideposts. Don’t get me wrong, and…
Read MoreA Good Idea Not Executed Well
A good idea not executed well always gives me pause. Poor execution is the bane of most good ideas and I know about this from my personal experiences. I received the following text message this morning from the Hilton Garden Inn where I will be staying tonight. The strategy behind sending this text is excellent.…
Read MoreSelf Assessment for Crushing Your 2016 Sales Goals the Rest of the Year!
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Read MoreWhen Will the Millennials Get Out and Vote?
I am the father of four children that are defined as “Millennials.” All are of legal voting age and not one of them was planning to vote in today’s elections. This makes me sad, frustrated and confused all at the same time. I’m not mad at them or anything like that, just more curious about…
Read MoreDoes a Subsidy Impact a Desire to Change?
Is a system that largely depends on a third party payor, read Medicare, a subsidized model? Investopedia explains a subsidy here.
Read MoreAnnie’s Big Day!
My second daughter, Anne, graduated from the University of St. Thomas last weekend. It was a great day, we went out for a nice dinner at the Smack Shack in Minneapolis and it is fun for Jean and me to see our kids growing up. Anne will be going to Thailand in the Fall to…
Read MoreEnjoy Life Each Day
Today I found out that a friend of mine passed away while on vacation with his wife doing what helped him enjoy life, riding his Harley. Tim was a kind person and I feel a loss for what his family must be going through. Tim was a bit older than me, but not by much.…
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