Interesting Conversations and Making a Connection
Some people are so good at “chitchat”; I am not. I prefer real conversations with meaning, controversy, humor, passion, or something you can take with you. Read More
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Give Gather As You Go – it covers lessons learned about: life, leadership, purpose, family, the toughest of times, celebrations and more.
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Life has a way of challenging us and rebuilding us all at the same time. In our life section, we explore the lessons life teaches us about family, love, loss, resilience and our responsibility to carry on.
Why Did I Write This Book
I have had a ton of experiences; I believe I’ve had more experiences of different kinds than a lot of people have. Good things have happened, as well as a bunch of rough stuff, and there are lessons to be learned from each. If I share these “wisdoms,” maybe I can help other people. A lot of the concepts in this book are mine and originated with me; but many are also things I have heard along the way and thought were so smart that I incorporated them into my life and my thinking...Read More
Set a Date in the Future
When I am grieving, when I am getting over an operation, or when something has really upset me, I try to set a date in Read More
Younger Friends
I watched my parents lose so many of their best friends. Because my mom and dad were successful at a relatively young age, they joined Read More
Eliminate “Failure” and Encourage Learning
Helping your children to be resilient is probably the greatest skill you can teach. Allowing your children to “fail” will help them grow. But the Read More
Celebration of Life Events
A wonderful way to make a celebration of life warmer is to give each guest a small potted plant to take home. Use the plants Read More
Disagreeing Diplomatically
A professor of mine once said, “If everyone at your table is nodding in agreement, it might be more interesting to join another table.” I Read More