To Inspire: Have you ever seen the Giant Sequoias in the northwestern United States? Also known as Redwoods, they are among the world’s largest and oldest trees – often growing to 300 feet in height (the height of a 26-story office building); 35 feet in width; and with bark that can be 3 feet thick! […]

To Inspire: We’re heading into this Fourth of July weekend with a history lesson on the Statue of Liberty and a story of perseverance by an American craftsman. The Statue of Liberty, as most of you probably know, was gifted to the United States by France, in honor of the U.S. centennial of independence. Built […]

To Inspire:   The motivational speaker and author Napoleon Hill wrote that “within every problem or obstacle lays the seed of an equal or greater opportunity or benefit.” And Norman Vincent Peale used to say, “When God wants to send you a gift, He wraps it up in a problem. And the bigger the gift […]

To Inspire: Most people who attend college pick a major, get a degree, and work in that occupation for the rest of their lives. Especially when the chosen major is something like Accounting. Today I want to share the story of a person who received an Accounting degree from Purdue University, but quickly pivoted to […]

To Inspire: My friend John O’Leary tells a great story about the time he met 105 year old Sister Gertrude. John is a motivational speaker and author and was at her Catholic hospital to speak to its leaders later that day. But before giving that talk talk John wanted to meet some of the nuns […]

To Inspire: Little things can make a big difference, and for scuba diver Roger Hanson, a tiny seahorse changed his life. ­Roger has been diving for 30 years, and loved the way being under water slowed him down and quieted his mind. He grew up on a farm, but as an adult he lived a […]

To Inspire: Our clients and friends know our mission is to help our clients live great lives. That’s why each issue of WealthNotes includes an inspirational message as well as an informational one – we truly believe in living a life of purpose and fulfillment and we hope what we share helps you live a […]

To Inspire: How often have you said or heard “I’m fine, it’s fine, he’s fine, she’s fine? Mel Robbins, a renowned motivational speaker and talk show host delivered a powerful Ted Talk a few years ago called “How to stop screwing yourself over.” I’ve listened to this a few times and would love to share […]

To inspire: No doubt all of us have family members or friends that are exhibiting a lot of negativity in the midst of this coronavirus challenge. It’s precisely during times like this that our loved ones need us most to help lift their mood. In an article from the June 2016 issue of Success Magazine, […]

Before the spread of the coronavirus and this lock down, virtual experiences sounded interesting, but not compared to actually getting out into the world. Now we’ve been mostly or entirely locked down for weeks, and a ‘real’ vacation is a distant dream. Here in Central Ohio, we’ve had a cool, wet, often-gray Spring, making it […]