New Thoughts on an Old Problem
Now a decade past The Great Recession, millions of people around the country are still dealing with its devasting aftermath, even as new economic challenges arise. For too long we've done little to create economic solutions for serious problems, especially those related to economic fall-out. Coming back from a terrible loss, whether it be a failed business, personal bankruptcy or even a prison sentence requires dedication and determination. But also requires opportunity. This content is designed to stir new solutions for both individuals and for society as a whole.
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Sean S. in Eureka CA, a house painter for 6 years, and his girlfriend, who has her own cleaning business, wrote in and asked, “Bob how do we get the painting and cleaning businesses up and going again after I am released from prison?” Thanks for writing, Sean! Starting over is tough but not impossible. I’ve been […]
The 21st law of John Maxwell’s The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader is the Law of Vision which says “you can seize only what you can see.” It means we get only what we’re looking for. Isn’t it strange then when you start shopping for a specific model car that all of a sudden […]
Is “Diversity & Inclusion” a fad, or is it with us to stay? Is it needed? Is it fair? I have a unique experience with D&I. I’m half Mexican and half Polish. Growing up in our working-class South Omaha neighborhood I was too brown for the white kids and too white for the other Hispanics/Latinos. […]
Desmond R from SCI Frackville sent this great part comment/part question which I enjoyed (paraphrased): Q: For the past 4 years I’ve been raising pups and training them to become service animals. I’d like to start a business training service animals and dog sitting when I’m released. What do you think? A: Desmond, your letter warmed […]
This Word Picture was inspired from an excellent video series of the same title from Andy Stanley. You can find it free at guardrails.org This piece is my take on this powerful concept. (yes, it’s another driving Word Picture!) We know the purpose of guardrails is to keep us on the road and away from […]
I hope you don’t mind another driving-related Word Picture. Have you ever driven through an intersection and asked yourself “was that light green?” It’s happened to me more times than I want to admit. I think what happens is we just react to what the car in front of us is doing. If they move […]
I love Word Pictures because they help memorably convey important life lessons using common, relatable things around us. Here’s something we all can relate to: stupid drivers! It’s been said everyone thinks 3 things about themselves: They’re funny They’re great lovers They’re great drivers Too bad we’re all legends in our minds! I’m an overachiever, […]
My first business didn’t require money, business cards, or a website. I was 8 years old, and tired of eating popcorn, or noodles with butter, at the end of the month before the food stamps or welfare check came. This is the first time I applied the “something from nothing” lesson my Mom taught me. […]
Who likes back pain? I messed up my back the other day. I could barely move, and was really feeling my age. I got to the point where I couldn’t take it anymore. My poor wife had to endure my complaining until she gave the wise command for me to see my chiropractor, who said […]
Nothing gets headlines like guns, and few things get a reaction like laws giving gun rights to felons. Put the two together and you get, well, explosive coverage. That may well have been the intent of Republican Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, whose bill to give felons the opportunity to restore their Second Amendment rights passed […]
