A new year is here – a natural time to reflect on the year that’s ended and consider what you want to do differently for the next 365 days. In thinking about my own goals for 2022, I’ve been challenged by James Clear’s bestselling book “Atomic Habits.” Clear makes a...
Losing money can result in a slow, painful death for businesses. However, losses are the default mode of operation unless you’re intentional about your finances. Remember the idea that things left to themselves tend to degenerate? Your business is not immune to this...
Landscaping businesses can struggle for so many reasons. Many times the struggles are more closely related to money than to the actual landscaping work that is being completed. After all, you know how to do all types of landscaping and lawn care, because you...
No. I don’t apply impressionism to accounting. 😀 I do apply wisdom from great masters such as Monet though. Many people are familiar with the work of Claude Monet, a French painter, who used the impressionism style to convey some of the most beautiful scenes...
I have a confession – I despise setting goals. I read somewhere that you should set goals beyond what you think you can achieve. And if you reach 70 or 80% of that measurable goal, you’ve succeeded. HUH? In my brain, that means I am constantly...
I don’t really give my kids much advice these days, unless they ask for it. They’re old enough now (35, 38, & 40) to find wisdom by themselves. In fact, I’m often learning from them. I remember the good old days too though, sharing things with them that...
