The Main Ingredient

Getting out of my comfort zone.

Exercise Your Imagination NOW!

Imagination is not all about fantasy, it is something we use routinely in very practical ways, as well as, help us prepare for potential problems.

Innovation Is About One Thing and One Thing Only

"Innovation" is a popular topic, but it's meaning has become distorted. I simplify it here.

Longing for Belonging

The desire to belong is a universal human need that is found in all cultures.

9 Things to Do When Change Is Forced on You

If you've experienced unexpected or unwanted change in your life, here's how you can deal with it.

Uncovering the Habits of Innovators

Innovators have a set of habits that enhance their ability to think creatively and enables them to be more inventive. In this article I unveil the "Innovator's Lifestyle."

E.Q. Beats I.Q. in Dating and Lots More

I thought I was just trying to be funny, but I realized later that I was actually using Emotional Intelligence to communicate with my friend.

Protect Yourself From Verbal Sleight of Hand

Arm yourself against manipulation with these handy tools.

What's Your "Before This/After This" Moment?

What have been your turning points? Those significant changes that altered the course of events in your life. And, forevermore you regard life as: "Before This" or "After This."

A Survival Guide for the Era of Fake News

Today we are inundated with lies, propaganda, and fake news by politicians, government, corporations, and the media. We need to protect ourselves. Here's how.

Got an Idea? Why is No One Listening?

Without these factors a company will not be able to generate the stream of ideas they need to stay competitive.

The Concept of "Capitalism" Should Not be SO Confusing

I've found over the years that many people are confused about what "capitalism" is, as well as, what comprises the other types of economic systems. I've endeavored to simplify it.

The Legacy of a Celebrity Giving Back

After a rocky bush plane flight and a long canoe ride in the jungle, the Hollywood action hero was assigned a mosquito-netted cot and promptly put to work building baby cribs.

I Rescued a Flying Rat

I share the antics of my overreacting neighbor, and how it led to my rescuing a wild animal (well, sort of).

I Bullied an Unlikely Victim Who Made Me Regret It

I'd like to share a story of a time that I bullied someone, but it was unintentional and I didn’t realize I was being a bully until he told me.

Native American or Not: a DNA Challenge

My cousin had her DNA tested for ancestry. I looked into that 10 years ago, but it cost too much. She told me it had come down, so I acquired a test kit and sent in my sample.

Ouch! I Ran for Class President, Ran Into Politics Instead

I learned the true nature of politics when I ran for office in the student government of my college.

Upstream vs. Downstream

Which metaphor best describes how to approach life: swim upstream against the current or swim downstream with the current?

Is There More to a Flower Patch Than You Realize?

Does planting a flower garden reflect good mental health?

I Was Motivated by Nostalgia Until Good Sense Kicked In

Have you ever wanted to do something for a very long time, but when the opportunity finally arrived you had second thoughts about it?

Losing Trust Is a Good Thing—Here's Why

People have lost their trust in authority—but no worries—this is a good thing.

Nobody Wants You to be Creative

Your boss, your co-workers, your friends, and even your family don’t want you to be creative.

Soft Porn Writer, Rock Star, and Others Weigh in on Freedom

I recall my father telling me when I was a child, "Your freedom ends where my nose begins." My father was always saying funny things, so at the time I wasn’t sure if he was joking.

Good Advertising is Rooted in Psychology

I tried to explain to him that there is a science to advertising. It’s not rocket science, but there are simple principles of psychology to be followed that insure an ad will work.