Rena Bonesio 
We impact people around us all the time. We impact them whether we are trying or not. We impact people by the things we say and by the things we don’t say, the things we do and the things we don’t do. We even impact people by the way we show up or by the … Read more
Honest feedback is priceless. But it can be so hard to come by. Heck, we’re doing good if a friend is honest enough to tell us what we’re wearing isn’t flattering. It’s really rare to get someone honest enough to say, “Hey, the way you’re showing up isn’t really cool. I don’t think it’s working … Read more
Do you ever wonder what kind of impact your life is having? Click here to take the Life’s Impact Assessment and find out now. We will email you a personalized report with A score indicating your life’s current capacity to make a positive impact Areas where you are already doing well Areas to improve When you … Read more
Discipline comes in handy when you’ve got goals and tasks and stuff to accomplish. It helps fill in the gap when you don’t really feel like getting it done. I know inspiration is valuable and it certainly has its place. But for me, it cannot take the place of good, old-fashioned discipline. I got to … Read more
Here’s a great way to supercharge your marriage. It’s a little radical and a little different from the norm. But it’s based on our own experience of what really boosted our marriage. Discover your purpose and live your calling–together. Most self help marriage stuff keeps people focused on the problem. What’s going wrong? What do … Read more
I’ve been reconsidering our companies tagline. Currently, our company’s name and tagline are: “Simply Great Lives–Find Your Purpose. Live Your Legacy.” It’s OK as it is. But I’m thinking the tagline could be better. I got to thinking about it as I considered how to describe to people what we do at Simply Great Lives. … Read more
Believe it or not, many people overestimate the depth of the positive impact they have on other people. At Simply Great Lives, we encourage people to have a profoundly positive impact on other people. We want some serious change for the better. Unfortunately, our society tends to overestimate how much of a difference people are … Read more
Some people get kind of weird around money. They think it’s dirty or wrong. Some people believe you can only get it by taking it away from other people. Here is a refreshing take on what money represents. I’ve been rereading Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s book, “Thou Shalt Prosper.” He clearly maintains that money simply represents … Read more
I love to picture God as a master chef in his kitchen. As He was creating you, He considered his options for what ingredients to add. He surveyed his impressive collection of fine herbs, spices and seasonings. For example, He considered: Determination Perseverance Integrity Since of humor Wit Wisdom Kindness Mercy Tenderness Intelligence Good with … Read more
What do you want to achieve by 5 o’clock today? What are some steps you can take that would really move you forward? Just think of what it will feel like when it’s 5 o’clock and you’ve done those things. Imagine it’s 5 o’clock and it’s time to give yourself a hug or a big … Read more