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How to Quit Alcohol and Stay Sober for Life
If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve arrived at that cosmic moment of realization where you understand that alcohol may not, in fact, be the life-enhancing elixir it’s cracked up to be. Perhaps you woke up in the middle of the night, parched and regretting everything you’ve ever said in a group chat. Maybe you looked […]
How to Transform Your Life with These 7 Daily Gratitude Journaling Prompts
Monday – Personal Growth & Lessons Learned over the weekend Tuesday – Relationships & Connection Wednesday – Daily Life & Small Wins Thursday – Nature & Beauty Friday – Acts of Kindness & Giving Back Saturday – Health & Well-being Sunday – Future & Hope My Favorite Journal: The Academy Award®–winning actor, father of three […]
The Utterly Amazing & Mostly Accurate Guide to Coffee
Coffee Around Our Peculiar Planet In the beginning, humans discovered they could eat things that weren’t trying to eat them back. This led to agriculture, which led to civilization, which led to morning meetings, which inevitably led to coffee. The discovery of coffee stands as one of humanity’s few genuinely brilliant moves, ranking somewhere between […]
The Most Popular NA Beers and Why Taste Matters
The popularity of non-alcoholic beer has surged in recent years, as more people seek out alcohol-free alternatives. Here are 10 of the most popular non-alcoholic beers as of recent trends: 1. Heineken 0.0 2. Budweiser Zero 3. Clausthaler Dry-Hopped Non-Alcoholic 4. Beck’s Blue 5. Athletic Brewing Co. Upside Dawn Golden Ale 6. Lagunitas IPNA 7. […]
A Simple Guide to Non-Alcohol Beer, It’s Not That Simple
The rise of non-alcoholic (NA) beer has been nothing short of remarkable. What was once a niche market has exploded into a thriving industry, with craft brewers and major brands alike creating increasingly sophisticated alcohol-free options. However, one question continues to spark debate: Can beer labeled as “non-alcoholic” contain up to 0.5% alcohol by volume […]
The Storyteller’s Drive
Tales on the Bog Road The roads of 1970s Ireland were a maze of hairpin turns and narrow lanes, but to us children, they were pathways to magic. Every weekend, we’d make the 80-mile journey to our holiday house in Wexford, crammed into a Vauxhall Viva Estate that seemed to shrink with each passing year. […]
30 Years of Marriage: The Little Things That Matter Most
There’s something magical about spending three decades with your soulmate. It’s not just about the big moments—the anniversaries, the milestones, the celebrations. It’s about the countless small things that weave together to create a tapestry of shared life, one that becomes richer and more intricate with each passing year. After thirty years of marriage, I’ve […]
The Future of Auto Auctions for Impound Yards: Why Digital Transformation Matters
As someone who’s spent four decades in automotive remarketing and developed enterprise-level auction software, I’ve witnessed firsthand the critical evolution of our industry. Today, we stand at a pivotal moment where digital transformation isn’t just an option – it’s an imperative for impound yard success. The Current Landscape of Impound Yard Operations The traditional impound […]
Why My Family Always Comes First
Remember, you can always make another dollar, but you can’t make another moment with family once it’s gone. In my journey from Ireland to America, from salesman to entrepreneur, this truth has remained constant: Family First isn’t just a saying – it’s the foundation of everything worth building. When I stepped off a plane from […]
New Manager Rule #13: Never Lie to Your Team
Honesty is the foundation of effective leadership. The day your team stops bringing you their problems is the day you stopped leading them.
New Manager Rule #12: Mirroring Others
“People who are like each other tend to like each other. So if you want someone to like and trust you, you have to demonstrate that you’re like them. Matching and mirroring is the way you demonstrate commonality with another person.” This quote comes straight from the horse’s mouth—or in this case, the motivational giant’s […]
New Manager Rule #11: Encouraging Body Language
“The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention.” Dr. Remen isn’t just throwing words around here, Alex. As a physician and professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, she’s spent decades exploring the human […]