In this week's episode, I discuss the story of the guy I golfed with that carried $5,000 in cash on him in his wallet...why?For the lesson, it's simple...stop trying to impress strangers. What is our fascination with wanting to make sure comple

Trust me...It's Not About the Nail

29 days ago 20m 14s

In this week's episode, I discuss the story of the nail in the head. And, my own version of that story with my wife.For the lesson, it boils down to realizing it is not about us and our ability to solve a problem. The advice: simple...seek firs

Enjoy the Moment - Because When It's Gone, It's Gone Forever

Apr 2nd, 2024 22m 55s

In this week's episode, I discuss the story of my time spent in three different cities. What did I do? Well, instead of enjoying the cities to the fullest, I was constantly focused on the wrong things.The lesson I learned is to enjoy the moment

Your Child's Childhood is NOW

Mar 19th, 2024 24m 55s

In this episode, I discuss the story of our kitchen table (now well in its mid-30's) and how the memories there shaped my childhood and are currently shaping my daughter's childhood. For the lesson, it's all about the hear and now...that's righ

Happy Birthday to Me: Best Advice of Season 2 (so far)

Mar 12th, 2024 21m 26s

In this special episode (I day after my birthday), I briefly discuss some of the best advice from Season Two. From standing up for yourself to not getting caught in the loop of self-sabotage to realizing how overrated 'loyalty' is to living at

Don't Let Anyone Take Away Your Happiness!

Mar 5th, 2024 28m 54s

This week, I discuss the story of my high school basketball experience and how it led to people taking away my happiness. Dealing with bullies is never easy, but learning how to do it can you tremendously in life. For the lesson, it's all about

As a Parent, You Are The Toy

Feb 27th, 2024 26m 54s

In this week’s episode I talk about how creating a safe space for our children is critical for them to be able to decompress and be themselves. Often times, our kids are holding it together and when they get in our orbit, they just need to rele

Outside of Your Scope: When My Father Bought a Sports Flooring Company

Feb 20th, 2024 21m 58s

What a story today! My dad, an attorney in a small town in Michigan, decided to buy a sports flooring company in Boston? Yeah, I don't even know what to say.Starting a business, buying a business, taking your career or life in a different direc

Starting a Fraternity: If You Don't Like Your Current Situation, Create a New One.

Feb 13th, 2024 24m 48s

In this week's episode I discuss how I was nearly set to join a fraternity that I wasn't really loving..until I stopped and realized that I had the choice to do my own thing. Oh, and I was dressed like Mr. Potato Head.In this clip, the 'lesson'

Being Good at 'X' Doesn't Mean You'll Be Good At 'Y'.

Feb 6th, 2024 23m 19s

Today, I discuss how I was forced into a job I wasn't ready for. Knowing I wasn't ready for the role and didn't have the right skill set didn't stop my boss from pushing me into the role. Also, how the finding of a job is all about fit. The ski

Nice to Meet You - Movies!

Jan 30th, 2024 21m 32s

Today is a departure from my weekly format. I wanted to say, "Nice to Meet You" and tell you a bit about myself. One the ways for us to get to know each other is through movies. So, here are 10 of my favorites with a personal story to go along

Loyalty is Overrated!

Jan 23rd, 2024 26m 14s

In this week’s episode, the focus is on loyalty - is it overrated or not? After a difficult exit from a cooking job and having my father pass away, my perspective on loyalty was changed. For the Sponsor I Wish I Had, I am talking about Urban Ar

My First "Successful" Business and the Power of Saying No.

Jan 16th, 2024 32m 44s

This week, I discuss my first successful business I started when I was a kid, the lessons I learned from adding too many employees and the advice I would give myself back then - something I use daily today. Sponsor I Wish I Had:Blenders Eyewear

Masking Your Insecurities and Fooling Yourself

Jan 9th, 2024 25m 3s

Have you ever given a gift that was very, very disliked by the person who received it? Well, that's what happened to me...with a customer from work. I learned a valuable lesson about not getting too comfortable with your customers. Also, there

Whisper In Mash UP: Season 2, Episodes 1-11

Jan 2nd, 2024 20m 24s

For my Whisper In segment, I 'whisper in' (shout out) Jeremy Scott Fitness - a great IG account and brick and mortar fitness studio in the Scottsdale, AZ area. https://www.jeremyscottfitness.com/@jeremyscottfitness on IGI Whisper In a great Sta

Just the Tip Mash Up: Season 2, Episodes 1-11

Dec 26th, 2023 31m 2s

With the Just the Tip segment, I offer a simple car rental tip for your next family trip. For the Just the Tip segment, it’s all about size…watch sizing. For the Just the Tip segment, I offer some help on using foods that are inherently salty a

Sponsor I Wish I Had Mash Up: Episodes 1-11

Dec 19th, 2023 23m 32s

Sponsor I Wish I Had, I talk all about Spiceology - The Periodic Table of Flavor. Great spices, seasoning and rubs that I use every week.https://spiceology.com/@spiceology on IGSponsor I Widh I Had, I talk about Melin Hats - worth the price as

Living With Your Expectations And The Harm It Can Do.

Dec 12th, 2023 29m 26s

Today, I discuss our engagement story - how we both had certain (and different) expectations and how that can hurt your journey in life. I also discuss my own expectations and why, for some reason, I think I can have expectations that don't al

The Mistake of Living for the Approval of Others

Dec 5th, 2023 27m 15s

Quite the personal story, lesson and advice this week as I share one of the most difficult stories of my life - the dreaded ex-girlfriend. Boy, oh boy, does this have some twists and turns fit for a Hollywood movie. Sponsor I Wish I Had: Claim

The Intersection of Cost and Value

Nov 28th, 2023 26m 27s

This week, I dive into my poor spending habits in my 20's that put me way behind the eight ball for the financial future, the lesson that I learned the hard way and the advice I would give my past self and daughter when she gets older. For the

Finding Your Faith vs. Finding Your Religion

Nov 21st, 2023 30m 1s

Today, I discuss two personal stories related to the Catholic Church that upset me greatly and caused me to rethink my relationship with the church and faith. Who would have thought getting married and getting your kid baptized could be so comp

Should You Follow Your Passion?

Nov 14th, 2023 26m 50s

This week, I talk about the commonly given poor advice of following your passion. I speak to my own experience from shifting from corporate life to cooking and then back..ish. The Sponsor I Wish I Had is Underwood Bubbles – a vineyard that amon

Love Your Kids

Nov 7th, 2023 32m 30s

Today, I discuss how a crazy vomiting story alongside my daughter helped me understand some key parenting advice. the Sponsor I Wish I Had is Bourbon Barrel Foods - amazing spices, seasonings, sauces and more, all with a KY hug built right in.b

The Pool Build Fiasco and Gaining Perspective

Oct 31st, 2023 30m 59s

In this week's episode, the pool build story from hell! What a nightmare from beginning to end, but of course, there is a silver lining - and that is....well, I guess it's perspective. Perspective on my problems, our problems and reality of the

The Art of Self Sabotage

Oct 24th, 2023 25m 32s

In today’s episode, I discuss the art of sabotaging yourself. Think about how hard you work to make progress in life - whatever it is; relationships, weight loss, work, etc.. Only to put yourself right back where you started. For the Sponsor I