I just had a cup of Kopi Luwak, the most expensive and rare coffee in the world. Collected from the droppings of the civet, it’s also become quite controversial.
How to Avoid Burnout (7 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me)
Years ago, my wife and I helped create a citywide art contest for high school students. But after 10 years, we had become completely burned out. Hopefully, these 7 lessons will help you avoid burnout and continue doing work that you’re passionate about for years to come.
It’s the Sides of the Mountain that Sustain Life
“Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down.
Ditch Your Five-Year Plan. Learn to Follow the Cairns.
I enjoy backcountry hiking, where often the only trail markers are tiny piles of rocks called “cairns” that are left by folks who have been there before us. Those rock cairns, though silent, hold a valuable life lesson for us all. Learn to follow the cairns.
Remember, People Are What Matter Most
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine of business and forget that our work is really just a vehicle to create connections with others.
Recognition for Designing Five Top Blogs
In a recent review of top blog designs for financial advisors, five of the “Ten Best Advisor Blogs of 2011” were designed by Shawn Hesketh of LeftLane Designs.
A Decade of Service to High School Artists
Shawn and Kay Hesketh were honored for a decade of service to high school artists in Houston during the 9th Annual Culture Shapers Visual Arts Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 20th, 2008. Ernie Fitzpatrick, co-founder of the art contest, along with his wife, Lyn, presented the award to the Heskeths in front of a live […]