There was a time when getting a job was simple. You saw a “Help Wanted” sign, you walked in, shook somebody’s hand, filled out an application, and usually walked out with a job. People actually met you face to face. They looked at how you talked, how you carried yourself, and whether or not you seemed like somebody they could trust. Now? Everything feels cold. You don’t really apply for jobs anymore. You upload your life into a computer and hope some system somewhere notices you. First, you...

I chose this topic for this month because it’s my birthday. I am now 56 years young. Fifty-six times around the sun. Fifty-six years of experiences, lessons, ups, downs, and everything in between. Someone wrote to me and said we are getting closer to wearing velcro sneakers...Now would that be such a bad thing? Melissa thinks so! Now the more I think about it, the more I realize… a birthday is a lot more than just a date on the calendar. For most people, it’s simple. A few messages, maybe a...

A lot of people are waiting to feel confident before they take action. They think, “Once I feel ready, I’ll go for it.” “Once I believe in myself more, I’ll start.” “Once I have it all figured out, then I’ll move.” And they wait. And wait. And wait. Here’s the truth. Confidence doesn’t come first. Action does. Confidence is not something you magically wake up with one day. It’s something you build. And like anything you build, it comes from doing, not thinking. The problem is, most people are...