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What the Hack!
7/23/2021 breach computers cyberattacks data hacker infrastructure IT network security vulnerabilities

What the Hack!

Colonial Pipeline was not alone in getting hacked this year. I was too! Were you? Victims of security or data breaches are widespread and they include small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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To Be, or Not to Be Free, That Is the Question!
7/1/2021 freedom liberty USA fun family fireworks FourthofJuly IMD independence parade

To Be, or Not to Be Free, That Is the Question!

As I sit 15 steps from the Pledge of Allegiance and 10 more from a replica of the Liberty Bell and the American Eagle & Flag, it is befitting on the eve of our Independence Day that I ponder on what freedom means to me, and what I am willing to do to protect the liberties my family and I enjoy.

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Like No Other!
6/14/2021 strong gifts children dad father fun heroic protector provider savvy

Like No Other!

I heard it say that faith is spelled R-I-S-K. When I first heard someone share this concept, he did so from a spiritual context that made complete sense.

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Batch It Up!
6/4/2021 business work productivity accuracy batch management multitask organization time timefreedom

Batch It Up!

Is your planner in order? Oh, very impressive! How about the stuff spread and piled “nicely” on your work desk? Do you have chunks of time during your day or week assigned for specific tasks, including a little work-related housekeeping? If the answer was a big NO, why not give batching a try?

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In Loving Memory
5/21/2021 allegiance heroes honor justice liberty MemorialDay National remember soldiers USA

In Loving Memory

As citizens of the United States of America, we have been endowed with numerous privileges. Anyone that stands proud as an American, can do so because of the men and women of our military who endured the greatest sacrifices—some of them unto death.

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She Is!
5/7/2021 mother mom homemaker rainmaker bringup bringforward selfcare strong diamonds gifts

She Is!

She is … a wide-eyed, sweet little girl who is kind, playful and oh so pretty.  She loves to play with her dolls more than anything; even more than eating, bathing, sleeping, and certainly much more than school.

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Countering Distraction Through Work-Life Integration
4/30/2021 entrepreneur business success distractions beware work life integration FOMO productivity

Countering Distraction Through Work-Life Integration

We have a peculiar analog clock that integrates tunes with each strike of the hour. The first few weeks were pretty distracting.

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Can You Jig It?
4/9/2021 entrepreneur income DarrenHardy jig impact influence system freedom choices business

Can You Jig It?

St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break and April Fool’s came and went! Passover and Easter are also now behind us.

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Grounded
3/17/2021 PersonalGrowth Culture Teamwork Team sales grounded teamspirit supercharged DarrenHardy plug

Grounded

In the 1800s when the direct channel of distribution reached the U.S., the innovators and early adopters had no clue about team spirit as they went door to door, even lurking behind bushes to get a sale.

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Don’t Miss the Boat!
3/8/2021 business opportunity boat career leaders diversity visionaries brigettehyacinth humility richardmontañez

Don’t Miss the Boat!

Richard Nixon was president. I could almost feel the confusion and fear that gripped my parents’ hearts as we sat in front of our large TV to watch the latest Watergate developments flooding our nation

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