Archive for August, 2010

How To Get Rich

One of my favorite and fascinating books on getting rich is Felix Dennis’s, aptly named How To Get Rich. Not only is the book interesting but Felix is a fascinating guy himself (you can watch him on YouTube). He has what he calls “The Eight Secrets to Getting Rich.” I will be sharing these eight [...]

The Inner Path of Leadership

If you have not read Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership by Joseph Jaworski, Betty Sue Flowers, and Peter M. Senge then you’ve missed a classic. Joseph is the son of Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski. It’s about his life, servant leadership and quantum physics – an easy read but very challenging in content. The one [...]

Do You Believe in Angels?

Are there angels? Do you believe in angels? This may sound rather far out but I do believe in them. Obviously, there are many different ways to define what an “angel” is. The following is taken from www.ibelieveinangels.com – interesting. All About Heavenly Guardian Angels Heavenly angels, often referred to as guardian angels, are mentioned [...]

Vision – Alzheimers

The University of Michigan researchers believe they have found a link between vision and Alzheimers. Using a scale of ranking vision from excellent (one) to totally blind (six), researchers found that the risk for dementia increased by an average of 52% with each step up the scale. The obvious conclusion is declining vision precedes dementia [...]

I’ve known Brett Blair for 30 years and I recommend his blog

Brett Blair is President of Sanford Rose Associates Executive Search, based in Brighton, Michigan. The success of his firm has been based partially on his love of helping people, and helping people identify their dreams and achieve them. Brett blogs often on subjects such as goal setting, living a balanced life, growth and inspiration, social [...]

Pizza to Build A Dream On

Giacomo (Jack) Fallucca is an amazing friend and guy. He has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, primarily working in the family business. Palermo Villa Inc. d/b/a Palermo’s Pizza is a legacy business in the Milwaukee area that began almost 45 years ago when Jack’s father and mother opened a bakery [...]

Reflections on Money, Morality and an Uncertain World

If you want to read a really great book, I recommend Good Value: Reflections on Money, Morality and an Uncertain World by Stephen Green, Chairman of HSBC. It is a Financial Times Book of the Year. Stephen was CEO from 2003 to 2006 and is an ordained priest in the Church of England since 1988. [...]

Life – Make it a Priority

On a personal note, as you’re reading today’s blog Betty and I are driving to Greenville, SC to see daughter Marie and her family. Our son Scott and his daughter are meeting us there. Now to health. I personally rank health, second only to spirituality in my life’s priority. If I don’t make my health [...]

Fasting, Meditation, Solitude

Spirituality is a fascinating subject and can be extremely controversial. Here is Wikipedia’s definition: Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or immaterial reality;[1] an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of their being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.”[2]Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to [...]

Tom Hill’s Refreshing Friday Eaglezine!

Take This Job and Love It! By Paul Brosche and Gary ForbesHere’s an endorsement by Eagle Kevin Miquelon. I have come to enjoy books that “bend my brain” and this unique take on management and leadership proved to be a worthy mind bender. Paul and Gary take a unique approach by combining a story set [...]

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