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.
The world can seem like a dreary and dark place. This is kind of obvious in run-down city neighborhoods. (But the “pristine suburbs” can also be gloomy places for residents who don’t see a future there…at least no good future.) The…
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Over the past week I have had a truly enriching dialogue online with Jeremy of GoCurryCracker.com fame. Jeremy retired in his 30s and has been traveling the world with his wife Winnie. (Seriously, check out his blog – it is…
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Believe it or not, it is possible for you to feel that everything in your life is just right. Everything is in its proper place. All is as it should be. And you won’t be dreaming. It’s a matter of…
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What makes you…you? This question is the focus of much ancient wisdom. Clearly, humans have been asking it from time immemorial. Philosopher and writer Toni Bernard has compiled a collection of wise sayings from the Greeks and Romans of old.…
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You’ve had a long week… How can you give your brain a pick-me-up? Through being caring and thankful! Dr. Amit Sood has produced a short but enlightening presentation on how the brain works with regards to our moods. In just…
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Have you ever bought something and felt that the salesman wasn’t really interested in you? When was the last time you bought something and actually had fun making the purchase? Believe it or not, giving the client a most satisfying…
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Welcome to Uganda. Civil war. Crushing Poverty. Rampant disease. Can you imagine living in these conditions? For young industrial innovators and technological disruptors in Africa, this is what they have to work with. And the results are pretty astounding: Healthcare on…
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Last week, ProducersWeb featured my article, “Purchasing life insurance: It’s not just about the company.” I discussed how the selection of the broker and general agent are as important as the choice of carrier when buying a policy: Our clients…
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You can learn a lot from the coaches of successful teams. Pete Carroll is one of them. Under his tutelage, the Seattle Seahawks pro football team has been in championship form for the last two seasons. They are in a…
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Do you trust me? It is hard to feel safe in this world. On the one hand, you can develop a certain feeling of security when you grow up with the same people and have good experiences with them. However,…
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