Are You, Or Someone You Know, A “Lawn Mower” Parent?

Shocked by New Parenting Concept I was shocked when I discovered that there is a new parenting concept. It is called “Lawn Mower” Parenting! Helicopter Parenting Helicopter Parenting has been a term that has been used for a while. Those parents hinder their children’s development of self-relience because they are always in sight hovering over…

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Discover How to Invest in Yourself for the New Year!

A New Year Investment As the new year begins, I have decided to invest in myself in several ways. Financial Investment I have decided to work with Alexandra Mazanke. My Green Brain is very excited to be working with Alexndra, who a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and accomplished young woman! I am learning about stocks, mutual funds…

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Have You Enjoyed Sharing Your Books With Others?

Sharing Writing My Books Today, I had the joyful experience of sharing many of my writing books. A Young Writer One of my friend’s son wants to be a writer. We have been corresponding for several months. I have sent links to writer’s programs and online websites. Tomorrow, Charles will begin his senior year in…

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What Sparks ignite your STRESS?

News and Stress It seems that everyone is talking about the stress they are experiencing. My neighbor and I were discussing  how the daily news about the Coronavirus, the economy, demonstrations, deaths, students remote learning at home, and the 2020 election can spark and ignite an individual’s stress level. Social media, newspapers, radio programs, blogs, and…

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Get a Blueprint to Help You Re-Open Your Business and Be Successful!

As businesses re-open and changes have to be made, there is advice to help prevent issues because the Coronovirus. However, are you needing a time-tested blueprint to help you re-open, modify, build, and maintain your business successfully? My latest book, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is the perfect blueprint and solution to achieve goals…

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Word Wednesday – “Peripatetic”

“Peripatetic” is my word for WordWednesday. Adjective – Traveling from place to place or working  in different places for short periods, nomadic, itinerant, traveling, wandering, migratory, vagabond, or unsettled. Noun –  Traveler from who wanders from place to place or an Aristotelian philosopher. Usage: “Entertainers often live a peripatetic life style.” Pronunciation – perēpəˈtedik Have…

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6 Ways Your Character Can Contribute to Your Success?

This week’s business advice relates to your character, which describes your attributes and abilities, not a fictional individual, and success your achieve. The wisdom comes from Chapter 5:  No Bunk Achieving & Maintaining Success Truths  is from my family business memoir, No Bunk Just BS (Business Sense) Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach…

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Discover a Secret to Keep Your Customers Happy!

This week’s Customer Service  advice is from my family business memoir, No Bunk Just BS (Business Sense) Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach You!. I Am Your Customer is the  No Bunk Truth #3: Customers need an incentive to continue a relationship with you in Chapter 4 – No Bunk Customer Service and…

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The Mystery of An Employee’s Gratitude

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, having the ability to show appreciation, and to return kindness. The following story is from my family business memoir, No Bunk Just BS (Business Sense) Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach You! in Chapter 3: No Bunk Employee & Teamwork Truths. No Bunk Back Story: Gratitude at…

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Word Wednesday – “Preantepenultimate”

“Preantepenultimate” is my word for #WordWednesday Adjective: Three before the end; fourth to last. Usage: Sylvia was disappointed being the “Preantepenultimate” person in line for the movie. Do you get upset when you are the “Preantepenultimate” person in a long line? http://tiny.cc/ebke6y  – pronunciation – prē’ăn’tĭpĭnŭlʹtĭmət  Think of different ways you can avoid being the “Preantepenultimate” person…

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Word Wednesday – “Pernoctate”

  It’s Wednesday and time for your WordWednesday post. “Pernoctate” is my word for WordWednesday. Verb: Staying overnight or action of passing through the night at a location. Usage: Where would you like to “Pernoctate” on Valentine’s Day? Pronunciation: pərˈnäkˌtāt Listen to the pronunciation Think about how you can “Pernoctate” for Valentine’s Day!     My family business memoir, No…

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Word Wednesday – “Pandiculation”

It’s Wednesday and time for your 2nd WordWednesday post. “Pandiculation” is my word for WordWednesday. Noun: Pan-dik-yuh-ley-shuh n – A particular sleepy combination of yawning and stretching. Usage: Do you think “Pandiculation” feels good when you get out of bed? Pronunciation: https://goo.gl/JNciC7 Your Orange Brain will have Fun asking other people if they enjoy  “Pandiculation”! I hope…

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