From a young age, we’re taught to immediately say sorry if something bad happens. This was important to understand the consequences of our actions and show sincere apology for selfish actions or mistakes we would make in our youth. In our childhood these were usually for small things, not following instructions or perhaps taking a…
There are times in our lives where we know we have something to give. That we can help. That we can make something better. Whether it be in our work, or our relationships with others… we strive to give and assist. But the difference that each of us can make, may fall on deaf ears….
Some of the best moments in life are those we stumble across almost by chance, serendipitously. We chalk it up to good fortune discovering that small special place, when the odds are we would have been more comfortable staying at home or going to the usual spot down the road. It’s easy to explain away…
What do you do when your prospective client says you’re just there to push insurance on him? He goes on to tell you that insurance companies are like a broken slot machine- they never pay out. This is the situation I faced last Tuesday. The recent scandal surrounding CommInsure has highlighted the fine line that…
Our world is filled with expectations. It’s how our minds deal with the events and stimulus around us. Without this ability the mind would be on a constant edge of uncertainty, not knowing what lays wait around the corner. Expectations are impossible to escape – we place them on people, events, experiences, investment markets, ourselves,…