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John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, is arguably considered the richest person in modern history.  In the early 1900’s he was a billionaire – the first ever American billionaire. When a reporter asked him, “How much money is enough?” He infamously responded, “Just a little bit more.” Ah yes, the age old question, “How much is enough?” We …

There is a critical decision we all must make.  None can circumvent the scope of this question. In fact, some may say it is THE decision that will determine the quality of your leadership and life.  One could argue that your answer to this question determines the ultimate legacy of your life.  Your answer will most certainly impact the quality …

He reached behind himself, pulled a tape measure off his desk, and held it up in front of me. “Dave, your life is like this tape measure.” The tape measure was a typical 25’ contractor-style measuring tape.  Nothing special about the tape measure itself.  I didn’t know where he was going with this, but then the lesson began… “Let’s say …

Do you ever want to throw in the towel? “Throwing in the towel” is actually a boxing expression.  If a trainer saw that his boxer was being severely beaten, he would throw a towel into the ring as a sign of defeat.  It’s now a popular cultural expression meaning to quit or give up. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by …