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25 May 2008 | No Comment

“A man cannot leave a better legacy to the world than a well-educated family.” ~ Thomas Scott
Though we often feel that we define our families, the opposite is true as well. Our families define us. I frequently come across people who struggle making the transition from a family member (child) to an individual (young adult) and then back to a family member (spouse, parent) and then back to an individual (elderly, widow). These transitions are very critical inflection points in our lives.
In the first case, the family to which we …

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15 May 2008 | No Comment

“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu
This is the first posting. First – what a powerful word. Firsts in life are very unique. People want to be first to make new discoveries, first to reach the moon, first in line … in every line.
You must start with a first step. Every journey starts with a first step. Some journeys are firsts, too. Your journey may be a first. You may also be the first to start such a journey. Start — do not delay.
Make …