A common area to greatly improve impact and success that I see among young entrepreneurs is their peer choices. Does peer pressure impact their careers? The answer is YES. Some…
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Who Do You Hang Out With?
When you were a kid, did you ever have friends your parents didn’t approve of? Most of us did. It never seemed fair because our parents didn’t really know them…
LVAD 1yr Anniversary, Another year Alive!
Live, Love, Leave a Legacy. I Am Blessed to Be a Blessing Another year alive thanks to LVAD! March 20th is my 1-year LVAD anniversary. In March of last year…
What Is Your WHY?
What is your WHY? Many business schools teach that in order to be successful in the marketplace – any marketplace – you have to have a unique selling proposition or…
When it’s better to receive than give
When It’s Better to Receive than Give Everyone has heard the old saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Parents teach their children this philosophy from an early age…
The Joy of Giving Back
I learned long ago the importance of giving back. As a kid I watched my parents get involved in various causes and community events, and I saw the positive impact…
Entrepreneurial Lessons
Garen Armstrong – Venture 1 – Labor Day Labor Day Lessons In this country in the 19th century, trade unionists proposed a holiday to celebrate the impact that workers across…
Roof 4 Hero
Roof 4 Hero – Every quarter Shamrock Roofers will be giving away a roof to a veteran or first responder. We want to give back to military families in need….
The Beat of Faith
As much as we try to control our days, our weeks, and our hours, I’ve learned some events we simply cannot control. This truth became startling clear when I learned…