Americans work hard.  In 2020, Americans worked 1,767 hours per year.  Other highly successful, economic powerhouse countries, work much less.  For example:  Austria 1400, Canada 1644, Germany 1332, Japan, 1598.  (Source:  OECD.stat).  While the American “work-ethic” often is a place of pride, one could wonder if working harder has drawbacks to success; after all, many countries, more than those listed above, find … Continue reading Virtuosity →

Resiliency  -Mark Haeussler, CEO Resiliency is the ability to recognize, and effectively adapt to, significant or repeating adversity, stress, and tragedy.  When we encounter challenges and setbacks that push us beyond our customary level of resiliency, performance drops, unfavorable moods overtake and become unmanageable, and we encounter physical manifestations (sleeplessness, irritability, or fogginess, as examples).  Challenges that … Continue reading Resiliency →

Click here to download the article: Sometimes, we are aiming at the wrong target.  Cardiovascular disease is a significant cause of death, illness, and disability, and high cholesterol was found to correlate as a significant risk factor to it.  Niacin, a key vitamin that we typically get enough of in a healthy diet, correlated with lower cholesterol.  So, … Continue reading Aiming at the Right Target →