
Memorial Day: A Time for Gratitude and Fortitude
As you enjoy your cookout or outing with family and friends, take a moment to honor those fallen soldiers who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this country. That’s what Memorial Day is really all about.

Happy New Year’s from Barrel O’Monkeyz!
Cheers to the Season and wishing you and yours the best for 2024 and beyond!

10 Ways to Give, Because Giving Is Better than Receiving
The amount we spend on giving, whether it’s $5 or $500, doesn’t seem to matter. It’s the act of giving that matters most.

Pace Yourself and Your Business So You Can Maintain Momentum through the Holidays
After a long year, you’ve earned a holiday respite from the daily grind. But you must also maintain momentum toward the goals you set at the start of the year. Master the art of pacing yourself to ensure there’s something left in the tank come December.

Ten Keys to Staying Focused When Times Are Busy
What are you doing to cope with the daily distractions and diversions of December holidays? Try out my “Ten Keys to Staying Focused When Times Are Busy.”

In This Season of Thanksgiving, for What Are You Most Grateful?
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.

Given the Choice, Why Not Embrace Optimism?
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.

Do You Work Smart? Tips for Overcoming Energy Drains at Work and Elsewhere
In business and in life, there are just some things we love to do and some things we abhor—even if we’re good at them. What we like gives us energy, what we don’t drains it. In that light, let’s explore some realistic options for overcoming energy drains and gains at home and at work.

Play to Your Strengths: You’ll Be Glad You Did
My family taught me a lot about being successful. As the youngest child, I learned by watching my older siblings try, fail, learn from their mistakes, and succeed. I also learned the value of collaboration, communication, and cooperation.

You Can Learn a Lot About Success from Family Dynamics
My family taught me a lot about being successful. As the youngest child, I learned by watching my older siblings try, fail, learn from their mistakes, and succeed. I also learned the value of collaboration, communication, and cooperation.

Taking Care of Business Means Taking Care of Self
To me, summer seems to be a more appropriate time to start thinking more about self-care. We tend to be more active. People are taking vacations. Farm stands and grocery stores are loaded with fresh veggies and fruit. If ever there’s a time to be more health conscious, summer would seem to be it. Of…
