Despite the busy season, we at Camelot are trying to savor the “Sunday of Summer” too. To help make the most of the remainder of summer, I’ve created a mini challenge for myself to make time for activities each week that will so immerse me in a moment that I will forget to check my phone. Here’s my list so far…
Read MoreBack in ‘88 a neighbor recommended that I join a business networking group, and on a whim I agreed. I could not have foreseen how taking that impromptu step would help train and educate me in running a business in areas ranging from sales & marketing to philanthropy.
Read MoreWe may feel like creativity is best left to our artsy and craftsy friends, which is how I felt until I was convinced into taking an art class with my wife a few decades ago. I haven’t stopped sketching since! In fact, I take a few sketchpads with me on every long-distance delivery. I have landscape drawings from all across the country! Creativity is an invaluable muscle that we might develop precisely because we don’t know when we’ll need it!
Read MoreIn both life and business, the fires we put out are often more memorable than the ones we prevent, not to mention the many people that help prevent them. But when prompted, I bet we could all make a short list of the members of the pit crew that keeps us on the road. If we don’t have a chance to thank them (or write a newsletter about them), perhaps we could take a moment to notice them.
Read MoreIt’s time to check in on my goal of creating lasting change! The change I’m trying to accomplish in 2023 is to delegate some of my tasks in hopes of a better work-life balance; a healthier Camelot Moving & Storage; and a stronger, more effective workforce at the company. I was hoping to be at Step 3 by this point. How’d I do? And since I invited my readers to join me, how did you do? Let’s see.
Read MoreWith all the outdoor beauty that spring offers, why would anyone opt to stay indoors for spring cleaning?! Seems counterintuitive to me, but nonetheless, there are some strong arguments in favor of cleaning out the closet. The mental benefits of spring cleaning have been established.
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