Welcome to Da Coach's Corner for December 2024!

The purpose is to inform, inspire and have a little fun along the way.

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2025 Is On The Way It's time to do your 2025 goal planning before you get engulfed by "the Holi-daze." FYI, several former clients have re-engaged with me and have had record years. If you need to get back to business-building mode, get in touch. 👍

The People Have Spoken We have a new President elect and a new Congress. Whether or not these were your candidates of choice, let me remind you that despite our challenges, we're still living in the greatest country in the world. 🇺🇸 And whoever holds those offices can't prevent you from being all you can be.  Got that? 👍

Good Riddance After a highly embarrassing loss on Thanksgiving Day, Da Bearz fired head coach Matt Eberflus. They started the season with high hopes but too many mistakes lead to a 6-game losing streak. (My advice: Call Bill Belichick!!! 🏈)

War, Continued Israel 🇮🇱 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 continue their battles to establish peace in their countries. Global democracy is at stake here -- it matters to all of us. For humanitarian aid you can donate to the neutral International Red Cross here. ❤️

Book Recommendations I read 50+ non-fiction books a year -- it's where I find ideas to help my clients grow their business. Below are the ones I read this past month.

What This Comedian Said Will Shock You Bill Maher rips EVERYTHING: Liberals, conservatives, cancel-culture, race, drugs, the media -- you name it, he lampoons it. His rants will make you laugh out loud; better yet -- he'll make you think.

The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism A memoir by John Mackey, founder of Whole Foods. evolving the way we shop and eat for the better.

Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart Dr. James Doty went from poverty to the highest level of neurosurgery and philanthropy through a unique personal development journey.

Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering If you enjoyed Malcom Gladwell's first book, The Tipping Point, he's returned 20 years later with more ways to think through not-so-simple situations.

Liberalism as a Way of Life If you believe that our society should be a free and fair system of cooperation you may be more of a liberal than you thought.

Financial Advisors I coach Financial Advisors around the country to help them grow their clientele. I always want to meet FA's, branch managers and/or fund wholesalers anywhere in the US. Your introductions are greatly appreciated. 

Audio Recommendation Want great ideas from Earl Nightingale, Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins and other personal development superstars? You can always go to Nightingale.com for hundreds of hours of motivational/inspirational/educational audios to help you stay on track with success.

Contribution  There are lots of ways you can "Pay It Forward" for good karma. If you want to contribute to a military veteran's transition to a civilian job like I do, sign on as a mentor with ACP American Corporate Partners Mentoring Program. Also, the American Red Cross will always welcome you to donate blood. 👍

Healing Thoughts If you would be so kind, please take a moment to send healing energy as I do daily to individuals you know who have serious health challenges or are dealing with difficult circumstances. Every positive thought helps, thanks. 🙏