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Amazon announced this past week that it will start making drone deliveries later this year in California. The service will deliver thousands of various items directly to Amazon customers’ backyards who will then provide feedback about the Prime Air service.

Bundled up in warm parkas, scarves, and hats to fend off the blustery, winter ocean storm, we watched as mother slid into the just filled, sloshing swimming pool aboard the cruise ship. This was the first reliable travel tip I learned — in case of seasickness, swim.

Have more control over your time and own your schedule so that you can enjoy some time off by making sure you stay up to date on your to-do list. Create a daily to-do list to ensure you take the right steps and complete the necessary tasks.

Heroes choose their words wisely. Wise words lead to a life of wisdom and positive influence. Words can be used to tear down walls and build bridges. Unfortunately, they can also be used to tear down bridges and build walls.

When the misguided leaders at Enron, Tyco and Worldcom committed fraud and marred their shareholders with huge losses, the Securities and Exchange Commission rightfully swooped in to prevent future cons.

Years ago, I ran a small construction company. Continuously running material, picking up tools, and dropping lumber, I spent significant time in a truck with Harold Stewart. Working together for almost a decade, Harold certainly taught me much.

Augmented reality has seemingly had its “time and place” in our lives in the past decade. So many business professionals and general consumers have filed it under the label of a luxury item that it is only good for entertainment purposes.

Sometimes a customer asks a question, and then either doesn’t understand or like the answer. It’s more than just a misunderstanding or a breakdown in communication. Maybe the employee doesn’t want to take the time to answer the question correctly.

When the Boston Celtics faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the seventh game of their NBA Eastern Conference series, the hype and the pre-game commercials were focused on Giannis Antetokounmpo versus Jayson Tatum, the stars of their teams.

If you’re running a small business, your taxes aren’t going down in the foreseeable future. If anything, they’ll likely rise. Many of my small-business clients ask me for tax savings advice, and, unfortunately, the options this year are limited.

Before describing 5 things employees can do to create better boundaries, let me gently stress that none of these ideas involve screaming, yelling, offensive language or stomping out of a meeting. Good manners and showing respect are always welcomed.

Finding it too easy to hit your goals? Maybe you have goals that do not challenge you. That means it is time to level up. When it comes to making goals that help you overall, it is important to ensure that they are progressive…stepping stones to success.