University of the imagination

University of the imagination

The perfect way to tap your unlimited potential. They learned foreign languages, designed buildings, and invented products. They played their favorite sports, repeatedly hitting home runs and scoring touchdowns. Had they not been locked in tiny, filthy cells, fed like...
You Can’t Save It So Spend It Wisely.

You Can’t Save It So Spend It Wisely.

Looking for ways to save time? Well, forget it. You can’t “save” time. But you can spend it wisely. First, accept this premise:THERE IS NOT NOW AND THERE NEVER WILL BE ENOUGH TIME FOR ALL THE WORTHWHILE AND IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE. Think of all the places you’d love...
Merchant Of Death

Merchant Of Death

How do you want to be remembered? Imagine waking up one morning, stumbling into the kitchen, and sitting down with a fresh cup of coffee as you begin reading the daily newspaper. As you flip through the pages of events, your eyes fall on the obituary column. What’s...
Meet Stuart Jenkins

Meet Stuart Jenkins

He’s standing on top of a box! Have you ever wondered about the word “discipline”? What images does it conjure up in your mind? Doing what you have to do? Towing the mark? Keeping your nose to the grindstone? Putting restrictions on your behavior and actions? Setting...
What are you chasing and why?

What are you chasing and why?

Take time now to answer this question. The C.E.O. of a multi-million dollar corporation died in his Chicago office at age 57. When his huge, solid-oak desk was later cleaned out, a hand fishing line, with hook, sinker and bobber attached, was found at the bottom of...
It’s My Daddy’s Store

It’s My Daddy’s Store

Profits jump as employees feel more personally responsible. Many years ago, the legendary Marshall Field developed one of Chicago’s outstanding department stores. Much of his success has been attributed to the time he spent on the sales floor, among his employees and...