The Byrne family has experienced some big changes over the past 8 weeks. Our oldest son Dan and his wife had a beautiful baby boy. They named him John Patrick and I am completely humbled to think they would name their child after me – wow! Dan and his wife Liz...
I had a great conversation today with my 18 year old son Thomas. Next week we take him to Chicago where he will embark on his college experience at DePaul University. He is both excited and nervous, anticipating the unknown and wondering how he will perform and fit in...
Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once told his daughter “You can have as many friends as you want as long as you genuinely like enough other people.” If you examine your best relationships, I bet they are characterized by the following: * you truly like them...
Conventional wisdom advises us to act our age. Younger people often hear the message “Be patient, you aren’t ready, you don’t have the experience” when starting a business, getting married, or making a financial investment. Older people frequently hear the message “Be...
Many people are guilty of believing what they do is more special, more difficult, or that they have had to endure more difficult circumstances than others. I include myself in this group. It’s not that I shouldn’t feel proud of my accomplishments because I have worked...