Do you know someone you’d like to change? I will guess that you answered yes and that you’re probably thinking of more than one person. The reality is that we CAN’T change others. But, what we can do is work on how we change ourselves. This...
This holiday season might not feel exactly like last year, given the circumstances around Coronavirus. That doesn’t mean we can’t share joy and gratitude with friends, family, and loved ones. With all that’s going on in our world, we decided to shift gears in this...
So, what are you thankful for? It’s a question that I will be asking myself and others this week. This year, things are different. Many of us will gather with family this week, while some of us won’t due to Coronavirus circumstances. A lot of us...
I hear a lot of people talk about retiring. And, lately, a lot of people have been asking me when I am going to retire. I know it’s probably the grey hair, which is BS. My response to this question is always, “No way!” I love...
Unfortunately, the recent fires throughout our state have reminded us that a disaster can occur virtually at any time. And while we cannot control these events, we do have the power to ensure that we are as prepared as possible if and when they do...
When I look back to when I was a kid, there was a point when I believed everything adults told me. Adults would say, “You’re a good boy for doing this” or “You’re a bad boy for doing that.” And, I believed their words. In The...
Several weeks ago, I wrote about forgiveness and the belief that forgiveness and love can set you free and also shared some thoughts around people not being able to make you feel a certain way unless you allow them. So, today, I wanted to expand on...
Last week, I mentioned how forgiveness helps me be more unf*ckablewith. It turns out, there’s actually a definition in Urban Dictionary. (adj.) When you are truly at peace and in touch with yourself, nothing anyone says or does bothers you, and no negativity or drama can...
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into legislation Assembly Bill 1864, known as the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). As part of the legislation, the Department of Business Oversight (DBO) will be renamed the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). The department establishes the nation’s...
We all know that goals are essential. But, do you know how important writing them down can be? Joe Curtis, our COO, mentioned this in his recent goals training meeting last week on Teams and referenced a Harvard Business Study. It found that 3% of...