Be A Strong Squirrel

We’ve all been driving, seen a dead squirrel on the side of the road, lying in a swarm of flies. If I told you that the flies chased the squirrel, attacked it, and killed it, you would think I was ridiculous. Everyone knows that flies are no match for a squirrel. To be more specific,…

Easy Vs. Simple

Words are very powerful. Our brains hear words and apply not just meaning to those words, but visions and emotions as well. Once our minds associate words to things, it often dictates how we move forward. Some words are empowering, others are paralyzing. Some elicit excitement, others instill fear, weakness, or disgust. Many words are…

The Three T’s

I recently read that depression and anxiety have increased 25% since 2020. Almost half of our population is obese, with childhood obesity reaching epidemic numbers. And an estimated 38% of Americans use prescription painkillers on a regular basis to deaden ongoing physical pain. It is clear to anyone looking that we are headed in the…

Rethinking Healthcare

Chronic disease continues to skyrocket, children are becoming sicker and sicker, and our healthcare system is crumbling. Some would say we need to spend more money, but our country spends far more than other countries on healthcare, yet lands at the bottom of the list when we compare health outcomes. Some would say we need…

Creating More Value

I was riding in the car with my oldest daughter, Emma, when she was about thirteen years old. We would often have long drives in the car together as we traveled to her soccer games. I would try to utilize that time to influence her thinking and plant seeds to help her succeed in life.…