August 2022 – It’s Packer Season
GOOOOO Packers! Having been born and raised in Green Bay, football is a key part of life here. Where else in the world does a football team sell out practice games?
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GOOOOO Packers! Having been born and raised in Green Bay, football is a key part of life here. Where else in the world does a football team sell out practice games?
I recently came across a life satisfaction survey. There was a list of questions about my life and about my business.
Do you remember the excitement of jumping out of bed, ready to charge forward and live your life to the fullest?
We make decisions every day, sometimes consciously and sometimes unconsciously. The unconscious decisions just happen, such as what time we go to bed and what time we get up.
As my mind is settling down, I remember why I am here. I had a dream to create a business to use my knowledge and skills to help others.
I recently saw this old proverb and it hit home. I take my health for granted. I haven’t been sick beyond a slight cold in years. I don’t take medicine. I work on eating right and exercise every day. However, people around me have and are struggling with their health.
This is my 35th tax season! Oh boy has it been a ride. For those who don’t know tax season is one year of work compacted into three months.
I was watching the movie “Becoming the Ricardo’s” and my heart went out to the challenges that Lucille Ball faced in achieving her success.
The holidays are a time of reflection for me. As I go through my holiday rituals my mind wanders through the years – from past Christmases when I was growing up right up to the current moment. Ornaments, smells, cards and such trigger memories. It gives me a chance to review what I have done and a reality check as to where I want to go.
I need to remember my blessings more often. We are constantly reminded of what we don’t have. Ads, whether they be TV, radio or in print tell us we need this and we need that.