“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” The wisdom of Star Wars
Trying implies eventually giving up but doing implies putting in the effort until the goal is achieved…
Cookies and the meaning of life
Cookies and funerals remind us that our lives are greater than our physical presence in the here and now.…
Teach kindness and relationships will grow
Yes, it’s important to teach the core subjects. But the most important thing to teach is kindness…
Embracing the country life
Part 2 of the retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse? It's time to put an end to urban living…
If I ever get hit by a bus, did I ask for it?
Your brain has a funny way of making dreams come true. Be careful what you wish for…
Hidden or visible, you’re paying investment fees
Be smart, shop around and make sure you’re aware of the total fees you pay and what you're getting for them…
Self-discovery, one shovelful of snow at a time
Snow throws a lot at us. Our response to it can be seen in how we navigate the challenges of building a business, writing a book or tackling a project…
The ecological upside to job automation
How future changes in the structure of business and the nature of work could impact the environment…
Third of Canadians face some degree of financial stage fright
Households with an average income of $50,000 worry twice as much (2.25 hours) a day than households with an average income of more than $100,000…
Men are bigger liars than women
Men lie about their accomplishments, salaries, and status. Women, by contrast, lie to minimize their perceived deficiencies…