by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent

Just like your body, you need to keep your mental fitness sharp. You’ve probably heard the saying “use it or lose it.”

by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame Agent

Almost every success story that I’ve heard or know of, brought me to the realization that it all began with a positive mindset.

To say that another way, almost every sad story I’ve heard or know, I realize it was driven by a poverty mindset:

We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.

I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change. If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much.

by Bill Gough, Insurance Hall of Fame

As a young entrepreneur in my 20s, I didn’t give back much. I didn’t look for ways to help the people around me. I was so focused on figuring out how to make my own success that I often forgot about how I could help others. I was stretched thin, and I was only worried about trying to navigate a confusing, ever-changing industry.

The end of 2019 is quickly approaching and of course, with it, comes all the usual nostalgia regarding our year’s ups and downs. Let’s take a moment to realize that not only a year is ending, but a decade as well! Goodbye teens and hello ‘20s.