Archive for May, 2008

Minding the Store

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Once there was a merchant of Milan named Adamo who ran a small business selling custom made writing implements to the scribes of other wealthy merchants. He enjoyed modest success, and derived enough income from his business to have a comfortable, if a bit frugal, life. One day the wealthiest merchants ...

Spiritual Capitalism

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Spiritual Capitalism: What the FDNY Taught Wall Street About Money by Peter Ressler and Monika Mitchell Ressler You'd be hard pressed to find a better summary of how spirituality and good business practices go hand in hand. A short, powerful read. This is the book that should have been The Secret.

The “Gotta Make Money Now” Mindset

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

A friend of mine uttered those very words to me today. He's feeling desperate, and I can understand that emotion. When money is short, as it is for many business owners today, anxiety may not be far behind. Yet when I think, "I have to make some money," I am giving ...

How can I connect my spiritual life and my business life?

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

As Peter Block wrote, the answer to How is Yes. I don't see how you can "connect" things that were never disconnected. Life is life, whether you're playing with the kids, kissing your lover, or running a business. Business is relationships. Relationships are always spiritual. The application of spiritual principles to business ...