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Unlocking Growth: Italian Ice Business Development & Success
Ice Cream and Italian Ice have always held a special place in my heart, dating back to my childhood days in New York of savoring the frozen delights. The dream of opening my own frozen desert shop has been a lifelong aspiration, taking me on a delightful journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected discoveries.…
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Amazon Adventures: Journey of Entrepreneurship & Survival
This is the story of how I ended up consulting for the Ecuadorian Military in the Amazon Jungle while helping launch GoEcuador.com. By August 2000, the Dot-com Bubble had burst and it wasn’t clear what was going to happen to an already volatile industry. I thought I was on top of the world as my…
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Anxiety Creates Business Challenges
In the business world, anxiety isn’t just an individual issue. While we often focus on how personal anxiety can hinder productivity, decision-making, or leadership, we sometimes overlook the fact that someone else’s anxiety, whether a co-worker, supervisor, or even a client, can ripple outward, creating subtle yet significant business challenges. When we consider the dynamics…
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Embracing Not Knowing
We’ve all encountered that one person in life, the “know-it-all.” The one who, no matter the topic, already seems to have all the answers. You try to offer advice, share insights, or even just start a conversation, but you’re met with a wall of certainty, as if there’s nothing you could say that they don’t…
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Being a Guide in Someone Else’s Journey
Mentoring is about more than just giving advice or sharing knowledge, it’s about guiding someone to discover their own potential and abilities. The most impactful mentors act as guides, not by imposing their views, but by releasing something that already exists within the mentee. At its core, mentoring is about helping someone unlock potential they…
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Perfectionism Sabotaging Productivity?
In today’s fast-paced world, productivity is often misunderstood as getting more done. But real productivity isn’t about cramming tasks into your day, it’s about prioritizing the right tasks. For perfectionists, this can be especially difficult. Their tendency to overthink, over deliver, and cling to habits can interfere with effective decision-making and ultimately reduce productivity. Let’s…
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Crisp Fall Winds Haiku
Fall is amongst my favorite times of the year as I love the crisp winds that bring fresh air. This is a haiku to welcome Fall. Crisp winds softly blow,Amber leaves drift to the ground,Whispers of fall’s glow. Image generated using Leonardo.Ai
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Trauma & Addiction in Night Terrors
Opioid addiction is a public health crisis affecting millions globally, wreaking havoc on both physical and mental health. One of the often-overlooked consequences of opioid addiction is its effect on sleep. In particular, opioid abuse can trigger or intensify night terrors—episodes of intense fear, panic, and disorientation that occur during sleep. For adults with a…