People often fail to achieve financial goals simply because they never establish them in the first place. Benjamin Franklin once said, “The way to wealth is to either increase your means or reduce your wants. Either will do.” The point is to prioritize growing your money. It is not about where you are now, but where you want to be.

You may find that if you spend the first half of your life only building wealth, you may spend the rest of your life depleting that wealth to restore or maintain your health. Recognizing the importance of your well-being early on can help break this cycle, allowing you to live a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.

We are all competitive, so when it comes to selecting teams, friendship be damned. Losing is not an option, so captains prioritize strategy over relationships. While being chosen last stings, we have all had to come to terms with the fact that winning trumps camaraderie every time.

No matter your professional or personal goals, there will always be perpetual pessimists out there who doubt you will be successful. And it is not always your competitors or perceived enemies. Sometimes it is your best friend, trusted mentor, or

Have you ever paid the salary of one of your competitor’s employees? I am confident your answer is a resounding NO. But you may be wrong. In fact, this may be happening every day. When these incidents occur, most of

Take a moment to reflect on a time when you faced something that seemed impossible. Maybe it was a dream, a task, or an expectation. What if I told you that you were the only reason it was impossible?

If you are a business owner, part of your job is to know that those highs and lows are to be expected. But what no one ever warns you about is how a job or business that once brought you so much joy could become something you despise.

“Lead by Taking Action.” That is one of the core values of our companies. It builds credibility and reinforces the perceptions of our employees, vendors, and clients that we are strong, determined decision-makers.

Has innovation died and is foreclosure knocking on your door? What risks have you taken in an effort to change the world? If you stop challenging yourself to achieve more and to pursue greater opportunities, you are missing the point of being a leader.