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Aging Cheerfully or Grumpily—The Seeds We Sow
The seeds you sow all your life show up as you age. Will you grow into a cheerful old person or a…
It’s Time to Reconsider Generational Impact
When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?
Be Grateful for the Gift of Opportunity
OK, I had to laugh. I saw this post on Visual Capitalist earlier this month: Which country is the cheapest for starting…
How Much Money Do You Need to be Wealthy?
Guest Post: Richard Orlando, Ph.D., writes about a recent survey on how much money it takes to be “wealthy,” and points to…
It’s Time to Reconsider Generational Impact
When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?
The Family That Gives Together Stays Together
For years, I’ve touted the idea of living generously. But the discussion changes when we include the basic desire for a thriving…
What’s More Important Than Winning?
When does losing bring greater recognition than winning? Not often, but this story fits the bill.
Family Strategies for the Busy Leader
Guest Post: Author Stephen Mansfield tells how a leading politician of recent decades chose to value his marriage and family despite his…
Alone While Together: The Slow Drift of Apathy
He lost his family. No, they didn’t die. There was no airplane crash, divorce, affair, or breakdown. But it was as serious….
When Conversation and Prayer Merge
My friend Frank came to visit us the other day. Frank is now 88 years old. At age 88, Frank is now…
5 Keys to a Great Family Giving Experience with Young Adults
It’s not uncommon for families to ask me, “How should we give together?” In most of those cases, they are starting with…