Life Goals

The idea of a legacy is intriguing. Many of us feel a call to help provide for future generations or to leave our mark in the world in some lasting way. We strive to be good stewards of our blessings now so that we may not be a burden to others in the future and…

I dug up a tiny Japanese Maple seedling from my parents’ yard a few months ago hoping I could transplant it to mine. Within a week of transplanting it, it looked dead. The leaves fell off and it looked pathetic. But, I kept watering it and noticed that the branches were pliable and alive. Then,…

Our days are full! From work and family obligations to maintaining the house and the yard, we all have a never-ending list of “to-do’s” that fill up our day. It is so easy to get caught up in the hectic pace of life that we can look up and wonder, “Where did all the time…

The inbox ignites with recognition of years of hard work – your child has been accepted into college! As college acceptance letters go out across the nation, many parents and students are struggling to decide how to pay for it all. With the cost of an undergraduate degree having risen 169% from 1980 to 2020*,…

I am sure many of you are thinking about 2023 and what the year has in store. When I think about how I want the year to look, I like using goals over new year’s resolutions. For me personally, resolutions are often vague, not measurable, and they have no real plan behind them. And when…

It’s that time of year when we clean out the junk in our house, take stock of where we are, and maybe make a few goals and plans for the coming year! I love to plan, but I’ve learned that nothing happens by accident. The best way to move incrementally toward the life you envision…

Summer is in full swing. Are you thinking of taking a summer trip? Here are some travel tips to help you navigate the soaring gas prices, airfare, and hotel fares. Consider going to Europe; the dollar is strong relative to the Euro One place to search for the best room rates is Hotels.com’s new Hot Price…

Yesterday, team Verisail went fly fishing with a guide. It was a great day to be outdoors and on the water. None of us are experts in the world of fly fishing, but we had a great experience. Much of our experience could be attributed to our guide. As I went to bed last night,…

Stephen Covey said “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” I love this, and it’s been impacting my calendar for years! At Verisail, we think it’s really important to be intentional about your work AND your life. If you simply “work to live” you may be dissatisfied…

I’m asked all the time about the latest investment trends: Should I invest in bitcoin? Real estate is really taking off, should I buy a rental? What about Tesla – are we all going to be driving electric cars in 20 years? At the heart of all these questions is that investors are often looking…

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