Proposition 15 is a ballot measure that would amend the California State Constitution to increase property taxes for commercial and industrial properties, except those zoned as commercial agriculture. Property taxes would be based on market value, with proceeds benefiting education and local government funding initiatives. What...
When is the last time you said or heard someone say, “He or she made me feel so (enter emotion here)?” The emotion might be sad, mad, outraged...
Saying no. It’s a hard thing for a lot of people, including myself. But, like with most things in life, it becomes much easier with time. There was a point in my life where I felt very overwhelmed. I realized that I was such a people pleaser,...
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world...
Stop for just a moment and imagine this: what if you said all of your inner thoughts aloud all of the time? Chances are, you probably wouldn’t feel comfortable with that, especially the things you say about yourself to yourself. It’s incredible how horrible we can...
In the past, I have shared a bit about using negative thought interrupters in our own lives. So, today, I wanted to talk about dealing with negative people in our lives. I’ve been contemplating this quote by Tony Gaskins: “Negative people need drama like oxygen. Stay positive,...
We talk a lot about listening, and there’s no shortage of books or quotes surrounding the topic, including this one: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” - Epictetus When I was younger, I remember adults...
Today, I wanted to go in a slightly different direction and share with you this PDF – The 20 Bad Habits: Challenges in Interpersonal Communications. This sheet has been part of my life for over a decade, and it’s been invaluable to my growth as a husband, dad, friend,...
I often find myself going back to older books and notes I’ve jotted down. I recently pulled this one out: The Book of Mistakes by Skip Prichard. It’s an excellent and very unique book. It deals with three characters throughout three different times in history: a...
We are so humbled and grateful! For the seventh consecutive year, our parent company Pango Group has been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Los Angeles. Here’s what our awesome CEO, Scott Akerley, had to say about this exciting achievement: “I have...