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July 3, 2026
For years and years, taxi drivers had medallions. It was something so valuable that they could pass it down from generation to generation. You could borrow against it, sell it for millions and owned your own destiny for all those that had one. Then, in March of 2009, UberCab was launched. Initially, none of those cab drivers gave this a second thought. “After all, we have these Medallions and we have been doing business the same way for decades. No one will be able to take that away from us,” they thought. Then, on July 5th, 2010, Uber launched their […]
June 26, 2026
A friend once said, “I want to be recognized for the effort I put in, not the results.” I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately, especially as it relates to my kids. I think so often we’re focused on the result (whether they get the A in school or hit the home run at Little League) as opposed to whether they are maximizing the effort and whether they are giving whatever it is that they do their all. Speaking for myself, I always give everything my max effort. Good or bad, I pride myself on giving it 100% all […]
June 19, 2026
We all should be breaking bad habits and trying not to repeat those patterns of the past. Things that we’ve either learned as children, adults, through business or personal interactions. I was thinking about this a lot recently. Specifically, I have no photos of my father. My grandfather – his father – had an abusive relationship. Growing up in Brooklyn, his father was very abusive and actually cut all of the heads out of all of the photos of his father. So, there are no photos of him. Now my father had lots of pictures of my grandfather, but I […]
June 12, 2026
Over the last several months, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to leadership and what makes a great leader. What I’ve come away with over this period is that the number one key to successful leadership is communication. Those that communicate effectively and well, with clear ideas, goals, and expectations, led by example. It’s the singular definition of leading from the front. Provide guidance, deliver excellence, and engage the skills required to meet all the expectations that one has. In my organization, I most certainly try to lead by example. Whether it be keeping a clean and clear desk […]
June 5, 2026
It’s not often that you meet someone who significantly changes your trajectory and has a meaningful impact on your life. Those people are few and far between. I can tell you that for me, in high school, it was a science teacher. They told me that I was special and made me feel that way, as well as helping me believe in who I was. This was at a time when I didn’t have a lot of belief in myself, was very self-conscious, and a bit shy, too. That was so moving and important to me. Someone actually thought that […]
June 1, 2026
Stock Market The U.S. stock market delivered a historic performance in May 2026, with all three major indexes closing at fresh all-time highs on the final trading day of the month, May 29. A powerful rally in technology stocks, strong corporate earnings, easing inflation pressures, and positive geopolitical developments helped drive the market’s strongest monthly gains of the year. For the month, the market’s three major indices performed as follows: S&P 500 5.2% The Dow 3.1% Nasdaq Composite 8.4% The S&P 500 closed out May at a record 7,580.06. The benchmark index also recorded its ninth consecutive weekly gain, reflecting […]
May 29, 2026
I read a quote the other day that really resonated. “The comeback is never the moment everyone sees. It is the quiet work nobody knew was happening. While you were counting someone out, they were already three years into the next chapter.” The sentence that really resonated most with me was, “It is the quiet work nobody knew was happening.” That’s what it’s all about – doing the things that are necessary to be done, that no one knows about, that you won’t receive any accolades for, but knowing that it needs to be done. Whether it’s for personal growth, […]
May 22, 2026
Time is our greatest asset. Yet it is very precious and often overlooked. Make sure to value your time. On Tuesday morning at around 7:30 am, my Aunt Penny, while riding her bike, was hit by a car. It was a ride she and my uncle had done a million times. Close to their home. Flat road. Well lit. The young woman driving wasn’t paying attention and hit my aunt on her bicycle, putting her in the hospital and in a coma. My family’s lives – and the lives of those she touched – have changed in an instant. All […]
May 15, 2026
“If you punish people too much for failure, then they will respond accordingly, and the innovation you will get will be very incrementalist. Nobody is going to try anything bold for fear of getting fired or being punished in the same way, so risk reward must be balanced.” -Elon Musk I find this quote to be incredibly true, both in business and in our personal lives, with our children, spouses, and significant others. Look, it’s okay to get angry. It’s okay to express disappointment or dissatisfaction. But there must also be a follow-up to that. We also must celebrate the […]
June 2026 Market & Economic Recap