Category: The Conscious Consumer
Thoughts on why people buy – or postpone buying – life insurance. I often call upon studies of neuroscience, psychology, religion, and spirituality to explain consumer behavior.
How YOU Can Have the Confidence of a Champion
What is the hallmark trait of a champion? Confidence has to be at the top of anybody’s list. Are people born self-confident? Maybe a little bit. But to achieve championship status, you have to work hard at it. A good… Read MoreWhy You Want to Be Grounded for Life
Every kid hates being grounded. It means you did something really wrong. But for adults, being grounded can mean you’re doing everything right! As a matter of fact, remaining grounded should be one of your life objectives. It’s all a… Read MoreHow to Get Connected to Your World
What brings out the best in you? A good outfit, so you are lookin’ good? Sure. A good man, or are a good woman, who stands by you? No doubt. A good job, so you can do your best work?… Read MoreHow to be Centered, Strong, and Supple
Are you too strong? Too set in your ways? Or perhaps, are you too flexible? Maybe too yielding? No worries. You can be strong yet supple. You just have to find the middle road. Where is Your Center? Marcus Aurelius… Read MoreAre You the Last of the Big-Time Spenders?
Could you spend $1 billion? Seriously. Let’s assume you have it in your pocket right now. (Feels good, doesn’t it? Kind of bulky. But we’ll take care of that…) Oh, and here are the rules: Can’t donate it, and can’t… Read MoreNo Junk Food for the Brain!
Do you sometimes ask yourself where the day has gone? True, sometimes when we are really enjoying ourselves, the time flies by. But all too often, we wonder where the time went because we have no idea how we spent… Read MoreWhose Voice is Guiding Your Future?
In Ethiopia, girls are often mistreated. 1 in 3 can’t read. 1 in 3 don’t go to school. 1 in 5 feel socially alienated. And then you have the problems of forced marriage, gender based violence, school drop out, and early… Read MoreHow to Walk the Walk
Are some people just better than other people? Do people act “good” naturally? Isn’t it enough to just talk about doing the right thing? No, No, and No! You know that talking the talk is easy. So how do we… Read MoreKnowledge IS Power!
Who should teach your children? A professional educator? A private tutor? A priest, rabbi, or other clergyman? A local politician? (Who do you think gets your local school its funding?) How about YOU? A good education is priceless. Renowned emperor and… Read More