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Veterans Day: A day to be thankful.
Just a short while ago, I was commenting on FaceBook about the prevalence of a national day for everything: beer, good neighbor, strawberry cream pie, and, even donuts. While I think that is important for us to have reasons to celebrate life and the things we love, I wonder if the prevalence of these days diminishes the significant impact of some, particularly those days put aside in honor of people and their sacrifices. Today we celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans Day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ending WWI, dedicated to world peace and honoring WWI veterans. In June of 1954, Armistice Day…
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80/20 Rule for Family
The 80/20 rule for family applies the Pareto Principle as originally envisioned—80% of the effects come from 20% of the efforts. In other words, 80% of the joy in your family comes from 20% of your efforts. The key to making this principle work is identifying what is in your 20%. For me, deciding my 20% goes hand in hand with some of my core values, including faith and relationships. Faith and exploring what it means to be a Christian woman provides me with the ability to grow as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and someday grandparent. Faith provides me with guidance for engaging in relationships that are mutually…
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Holiday Greetings to those who got you to the end of the year!
As an entrepreneur for over 20 years, I know the value that each and every client brings to my business. Some clients are memorable and worth recognizing: the client that calls every time they need your services, the client that gives you the best referrals, and the client that becomes a life-long friend. These clients are some of the greatest reasons to be self-employed. The upcoming holidays offer a great opportunity to remember these amazing clients. Staying top of mind is essential to growing your business. There is no better advertising or advocate for your business than a satisfied past client. The return on your investment in reaching out to…