Discovering a balanced approach to staying at home
After several weeks working from home, some of us may still be struggling. Understandably, we worry about our work and about the uncertain and unpredictable future. Perhaps the problem is we...
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Business lessons from getting out of your personal comfort zone
Part of why Branden C. Schiralli tests his limits is that when you’re 75 feet underwater pursuing a 40-pound wahoo (that’s a fish, for the landlocked), you’re not thinking about...
The benefits of quiet determination and reliability
Sometimes the smallest decisions can add balance to our lives. For Brent R. Beaudoin, CFP, it’s as simple as not replacing the CD player in his car, which broke about nine...
Have fun and give back through the MDRT Foundation
There are a lot of ways to get involved with the Foundation. MDRT Gives Day is a great way to jump on board and have a lot of fun raising...
3 mind shifts for success and happiness
Nataly Kogan made every single mistake possible trying to find happiness. Those failures, though, eventually put her on the path to find genuine joy as well as financial success. Kogan was...
2 ways to keep going even when times are tough
Gain inspiration from MDRT members accepting help, providing empathy with financial plans and volunteering for the right reasons. It’s OK to accept help In 2005, I lost everything I’d built. My home, my...
Ask yourself these questions to break through barriers to success
If you didn’t wake up tomorrow, what part of your life would remain unlived? What would people say about the type of person you were? I ask this question because there...
Books with impact
What do people like Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Mark Cuban have in common, besides billions of dollars of net worth? They read voraciously and selectively. Here are five unforgettable business...
Understanding how your mood changes throughout the day
The length of time marked by one second is a concept created by humans. Same with a week and a month. That, however, is not the case with the length...
Ethics for leaders
As leader of a team of more than 200 financial advisors, Nilo Matunog has the challenge and opportunity to mentor, influence and inspire people to become ethical professionals. In the...
Providing for better communities
Part of the foundation of success for MDRT members is service to others. One way members meaningfully impact communities is through the MDRT Foundation Phonathon, which raised more than $311,000 this...
7 things I wish I could tell my younger self
1) Surround yourself with good, ethical professionals. Avoid those who don’t share your values. 2) When faced with a difficult decision: Pause, reflect, seek wise counsel, and imagine both the short-...
Enhance your relationships with some creative TV placement
Unless you have special access to unprecedented technology or are Michael Keaton in “Multiplicity,” you can’t be in two places at once. So if you want to be out in...
How prioritizing your personal life can benefit your professional life
I met one of my biggest clients regarding Medicare. The first time I met them, the appointment was great. I didn’t know their assets or anything; we were just talking...
Creating a symbol of daily motivation in your office
Money was tight in the business and family for Peter Jason Byrne in 2009. It certainly wasn’t the right time to spend $4,000 on a Vespa he came across on...
