Two Maine entrepreneurs, a seven-minute video, and a lifetime of lessons. How Fred Forsley and George Denney taught me that the true value in business — and in life — lies in the labels we build and the giants we learn from.
When the ideas dry up, it’s not failure—it’s the ebb before the flow. I’ve learned to stop forcing creativity, lean on what I know, and recharge outdoors until inspiration comes back stronger.
If you ve ever sat through a 401(k) enrollment meeting, you ve probably heard about dollar-cost averaging. If you already understand the concept, you can stop here unless you want to see how it works in reverse once you retire and…
We all talk about working harder, but what about getting sharper? In this post I dig into Stephen Covey’s idea of “sharpening the saw” — carving out a little time each day to learn, reflect, and stretch your creative edge.
My first venture? A lemonade stand at the end of my parents’ driveway in Brunswick, Maine. You’d be surprised how much that experience still teaches me today—especially about the fundamentals like small business accounting.
A lot of people confuse creativity with creative process. They think being good at executing ideas designing, coding, drawing makes someone creative, and that those who can’t do those things aren’t. That s a narrow and misleading view. Let s break this down. One of the…
Over the years, I’ve dealt with people who think they can corral creative entrepreneurs with contracts, bylaws, and legal maneuvering as if creative energy responds to paperwork. These folks believe value comes from controlling entities, not…
Allowances sound childish. Allocations sound empowering. That one shift changed our marriage. By giving every family member their own Òslice of the pie,Ó we ended years of financial tug-of-war. ItÕs not about controlÑitÕs about freedom, respect, and learning how to manage money without losing your mind.
True wealth isnÕt what we inherit Ñ itÕs what we learn. Every tool, challenge, or new skill sharpens our mind and spirit. Like KerryÕs dad with his camera gear, the goal isnÕt mastery Ñ itÕs curiosity. Keep asking questions. Keep learning. ThatÕs how we honor both life and legacy.
What do you do when you’re creatively burned out? Maybe you’ve been pecked by the pigeons or you let the creative vampires win. How do you rebuild your creative reserves – The Central Trust. Discover what it is and where to find it.
