CHOICES Magazine

Did you know you can elevate your product, service, or brand through the power of free publicity? Imagine what it would do for your business if hundreds of thousands, even millions of people found out about you.

Being both a writer and an art teacher, I often hear people say, “I’m not creative.” Or “I can’t even draw a stick figure.”

Jim Root has a unique perspective combining real-world experience with cutting edge concepts to find success for business owners. As a lifelong entrepreneur, his strategies are tested and proven to get results.

Once upon a time a boy met a young woman. That chance encounter changed everything in his life. Her name was Miss Kyle. Joel met Miss Kyle when he was seven.

With summer comes sweet, juicy plump strawberries crying out for shortcake and whipped cream. But I find those packets of little saucer-like spongy cakes at the grocery store, easy as they may be to serve up, a bit tired.

As a bookkeeper, it has been my privilege to work with hundreds of business owners as they follow their passion to build businesses in all kinds of industries. It is exhilarating when they thrive and can be heartbreaking when they fail.

All little boys and girls have dreams. This blue-eyed girl was no exception. One specific dream I’ve carried in my heart for many years was to travel to Paris.

"What is your why?” Will Smith utters this phrase in the Hollywood film entitled “Collateral Beauty.”

Many of us are told early on in life that we are in control of our lives, and can achieve anything we desire. Then why do so many of us feel stuck, especially in our careers?

There’s nothing like a milestone to make you take inventory of your life’s accomplishments (or lack thereof). My twentieth high school reunion is approaching this summer.

Marriage is very different today than it was a hundred years ago. The roles of husband and wife are more unclear, and our society seems to have no set rules for them.

As you experience the rest of summer, look at the world around you. Make note of the people, things, and places you love. How do these inspire you?