Posts Tagged ‘life lessons’

4 LIFE Lessons I Learned by Starting a New Business in an Uncertain Economy

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

“In this economy?!” my wife and I thought to ourselves as we debated whether or not to open her new business in 2008. After having our second child, my wife wanted to go back to work.  But not to just another job.  She wanted work that allowed her to have time with our kids and [...]

More is Not Necessarily Better When Deciding to Move Forward

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

I used to be one of those people who was in awe of the choices we have all around us.  “Give me more information”, I used to say.  From my career to my life at home, I used to utilize information – lots of it – to make any decision, small or big.  I needed [...]

In Times of Uncertainty and Chaos Sometimes You Have to Do Things That Scare You…a Little

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Cam is a devoted husband and father to two young children residing in the countryside outside of Toronto. Cam runs a boutique consulting business. His work takes him to Berlin one week, New York the next and Singapore the week after. In between all the traveling, he manages to find time for his wife Karen [...]

New Rules for My 1st Grader

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

My 6-year-old daughter came into my basement office today and started goofing around while I was really focused on finishing something important. I just needed a few more minutes so to keep her occupied, I asked her to keep herself busy by writing whatever she wanted on the board behind my desk. After a few [...]