I was scooting around the internet, looking for something to write about when I found a quote given to Uptown magazine, by Jamie Foxx. In the quote, he gives his perspective on marriage.
“[I'm] not necessarily a bachelor, but I look at marriage as not for me. Maybe that will change at some point, but right now, I see many of my married friends who are so miserable. And I’m looking at that thinking, ‘Man, maybe I don’t need that.’”
I think Jamie sounds very young there and he’s not that young. He’s in his 40s, right? That’s too much life experience …read more

What is the secret to true and lasting love? According to Tom Smith, PhD, of the National Opinion and Research Center at the University of Chicago, it’s a phenomena he calls “altruistic love.”

People who love altruistically put the needs of their partners above their own. Do you love this way?  Some of the questions to ask yourself include  would you be willing to put your partner first in terms of happiness or personal needs? Would you be willing to endure or sacrifice if it meant that the one you love achieves or gets what they need?
I like this idea, but …read more

This is a piece about giving serious thought to understanding the difference between a “traditional job” and a small, home-operated business.
I learned today, according to a key member of my business team that I am a “perfectionist monster”. That phrase took root in my mind more powerfully than if this person had called me a thief. And maybe I am. Because of my, so called, affliction or pre-occupation with details…perhaps I am stealing this person’s time.
My business is about perfection. Every detail has to do with managing customer expectations in the manner that was layed out in my business …read more