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Tony Scelzo The Life Game of Risk

As a business coach, I often help people face their fear of risk. Now, this is easy to do for others but a whole different subject for myself. Entrepreneurs are generally looked at as being risk takers. I don’t agree with this at all. I think they have come to terms with a few things: First, most of us can be afraid to risk the things we have now in order to achieve the things we want. We will know that we are meant for something different, that our lives have a different purpose or path than t… Continue

Added by Tony Scelzo on November 10, 2009 at 9:02am — No Comments

Tim McCurdy What is Home?

There are many definitions of home. 1. where you live at a particular time; 2. dwelling: housing that someone is living in; 3. place where something began and flourished; 4. an environment offering affection and security; 5. to the fullest extent; to the heart. (to the heart of the matter) Where we live is home, as in the first definition. It is more than just a dwelling place in the second definition, as we “live” memories and relationships grow… Continue

Added by Tim McCurdy on October 29, 2009 at 8:38am — No Comments

Greg Phelps Protesting a school

This week Carly’s high school is being picked by the members of a church because of a play they are staging. I’ll let you digest that one for a minute…a school of kids…will be picketed …by adults from a “faith” based organization. I’m all about faith. I should get that out in the open right now. I believe in the golden rule. I teach my kids to live with love and treat people they way they wish to be treated. Ask and ye shall receive – we live it, practice it, believe it. This group has a bee in… Continue

Added by Greg Phelps on September 23, 2009 at 8:36am — 8 Comments

Greg Phelps Sometimes Dads Cry

I was at an Indiana Pacer Game with a friend back in the nineties. They asked everyone to rise for the National Anthem. A young kid with leg braces and crutches shuffled out onto the court to sing. He had the confidence of a pro. He belted out that song with such emotion and power that it made me cry. Women are great with crying. If a Hallmark ad hit’s them the right way – BAM – tears. I can count on one hand the number of times tears came to my eyes in the last decade and still have fingers to… Continue

Added by Greg Phelps on September 20, 2009 at 6:45am — No Comments

Brandon Sobotka Pillars of Success????

I was recently asked by a close friend, "how do you do it?", "How are you so successful?", "How do you have time?", "How do you juggle it all and measure success?" When asked these questions and others I smiled, shrugged my shoulders and gave the simple answer, "I don't know". After my reply, I recognized my selfishness and noticed the frustration on my friends face. I realized this wasn't a person only acknowledging my success and complimenting me, but a friend venting and looking for guidance.… Continue

Added by Brandon Sobotka on September 10, 2009 at 2:36am — No Comments

Crystal Hammon A not-so-ordinary-day: reframing life as we know it

Let’s face it. We all have days when life seems kind of…well, ordinary. Days when no one notices you and you don’t notice much either. You wake up, go to work, eat and sleep, but nothing amazing happens. No Pulitzers. No comments to your blog posts or Tweets. No praise. No blame. No reaction. You’re just here living your life, not hating it, but not loving it either. Not even close to suicidal or despondent, but wondering if anything you do really matters all that much. One day last week, I was… Continue

Added by Crystal Hammon on September 5, 2009 at 1:41pm — No Comments

Deborah Farrar Everything...YESTERDAY!

Everyone is in such a hurry. Period. And the more I think about it, the more it is starting to bother me. I know, we all get in our ‘go, go, go’ modes, but rarely do we ever consider that we may not have as much time as we think. Do you think the women who went to their daily workout at LA Fitness ever would have thought they wouldn’t make it out? Do you think they would have thought some random stranger decided to target their particular fitness class and go on a… Continue

Added by Deborah Farrar on August 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Lynnell Nixon-Knight Not your father’s networking event: MEDICAL SCIENCE DEVELOPERS THROW A PARTY

Let’s say you’re an entrepreneur. You have this great idea for a small medical device. It’s filling a specific niche, and it’s innovative and efficient. Great. But how to get it from your mind to the minions? The good news in – you’re not in this alone. There are people – companies – out there who can come along side to mentor you and help bring your brain child to life (and more importantly, to market). INpact is a consortium of such individuals and companies. INpact resources help you navig… Continue

Added by Lynnell Nixon-Knight on August 5, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Austin Considine Screw fate. Our draconian legal system will determine your life for you

Prisoners facing life without parole are at an all time high -- no fewer than 11% of all US inmates. Given that the United States houses one-third of the world's prisoners (despite constituting a mere 5% of the population), that's a lot of people who are probably getting a raw deal. How are draconian, short-sighted policies ensuring the decline inner city neighborhoods like the Near East Side, in Indianapolis? Read my latest article,… Continue

Added by Austin Considine on July 23, 2009 at 4:01pm — No Comments

CJ McClanahan Excuses

Imagine for a minute that it is the summer of 2012 and your life has gone perfectly. What are you doing professionally? Where do you live? What is your personal net worth? Who do you spend your time with? Now that you have painted a really interesting picture I have another request – list the reasons why this future may not take place. There should only be one reason on this list. You decided that you didn’t want to do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. You see, each and every person… Continue

Added by CJ McClanahan on July 23, 2009 at 11:55am — 5 Comments

Sheri LeVine Joy Stealer

My pound dog Tish growled at me the other day. I was stunned. We've had her for over a year. With my family of three, she is overly submissive. You come near her and she rolls on her back just waiting for a good rubbing. She's so needy for attention. We're her fourth home. Her bottom teeth are missing. She quickly dominated the lab we've raised since she was puppy with the food and our attention. Tish has had a rough life. Occasionally our fence gate is left open. Hallie, our lab, jets out and d… Continue

Added by Sheri LeVine on June 16, 2009 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Sheri LeVine My Husband's New Best Friend

I've been working on my priorities over the last year and a half since I quit my job, which required a substantial change in my spending habits. My small group spent the entire year of '08 studying a book called "Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth" by Richard Foster. The month of February was spent on Simplifying, which was incredibly timely since I had quit my job the month before. I was the next-thing-will-make-me-happy kind of gal; everything from new clothes, the diamond… Continue

Added by Sheri LeVine on June 16, 2009 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Sean Flaherty The Purpose Driven Atlas (Can Selflessness and Self-Interest Co-exist?)

"It's not about you." Rick Warren The Purpose Driven Life "Who is John Galt?" Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged. The first lines to greet you in both books. One advocates altruism, the other self-interest. One believes in a higher power, the other is agnostic. One argues a sacrifice for the greater good, the other dares ask "Greater good according to whom?" The Purpose Driven Atlas. Sounds like a map that will get you where you need to be doesn't it? Wouldn't we all love to have one? So,… Continue

Added by Sean Flaherty on May 1, 2009 at 1:29am — No Comments

Rachel Mahl Change Your Voice, Change Your Life!

Maybe you’ve seen this clip recently or someone mentioned it to you. The professional involved comes from an acting and drama background and mentions three levels of voicing, including your “head voice” and your “chest voice”. While I understand this theory, that explanation is a little complicated and obscure. It doesn’t need to be. When we work with people we show them how to find their “optimal pitch” by using a very simple and scientific method. In fact, we often use a computer screen to “sh… Continue

Added by Rachel Mahl on April 27, 2009 at 3:46pm — No Comments

Lori Lowe What Should You Do With Your Life?

A lot of folks at SI seem to be considering where to put their energies in this new economy. I came across these quotes that rang true for me and give me direction and motivation: You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need. ~~ Jerry Gillies Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have com… Continue

Added by Lori Lowe on March 4, 2009 at 1:04pm — 1 Comment

Susan Baroncini-Moe Change The Way You See Fear And Change Your Life

From my Stepcase LifeHack.org article, posted today: When was the last time you took a risk? Not something major and life-threatening, but something that represented a step outside your comfort zone. Can you recall a time recently when you did something that felt uncomfortable for you? If not, get ready to take a major step forward. Frequently, in business and in life, we get t… Continue

Added by Susan Baroncini-Moe on February 13, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Milo Curtis Episode 48 - Getting Life Back Together (Part 1)

Episode 48 - Getting Life Back Together
Our guest for this podcast was Dwaine Goshen. He shares a candid story about family expectations, drug abuse, prison, and broken promises. He brought to light many of the lies and thoughts that go through a person’s mind whose life is spinning out of control.
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Added by Milo Curtis on February 5, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Ben McCann Strategies for Business Owners - A Summary

Life insurance can meet business needs as well as personal needs. When the business is the largest asset of an owner’s estate, life insurance becomes a major planning tool. Continuation of the business after death, replacement of key employees, equalization of inheritance for heirs not interested in the business, or the buyouts of other business partners become major estate planning concerns. There are many strategies to assist business owners to meet these estate-planning concerns. Below is a… Continue

Added by Ben McCann on February 4, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Ben McCann ILIT - The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust & Their Benefits

Have you ever heard of and ILIT? Have you ever heard financial professionals talk about them? Here are some interesting facts about them, especially if your estate has significant value. Within an estate plan, life insurance can be used to: • Pay estate taxes • equalize the estate between heirs • Fund state death taxes • Fund business continuation plans, such as buy-sell agreements • Provide funds for charitable bequests People who need large amounts of life insurance need to be a… Continue

Added by Ben McCann on January 27, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Ben McCann Funding a Charitable Life Estate Plan Using Life Insurance

No crystal ball can reveal what will ultimately happen with the house part of your estate. Although, the house is often a donor’s largest asset in his or her estate, its value can fluctuate depending on factors beyond a donor’s control. One way to plan around this uncertainty is to create a “charitable life estate” complete with enough life insurance to replace the “would be” value of the home. What is a “Charitable Life Estate”? A charitable life estate involves gifting a reside… Continue

Added by Ben McCann on January 20, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

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