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More Money, More Stuff, or More Friends? What Really Matters the Most in Life?
In the past two months this summer (July and August) there have been two lottery jackpots each eclipsing $1B in pre-tax payout. The...
Dan Troup
Aug 21, 20234 min read


Raging Rivers, Optical Illusions, Social Media, and the Passage of Time
For years I have used the phrase “time is flying by” to describe my feelings about various activities. My kids growing up, heading to...
Dan Troup
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Trophy Rooms and Plaques on the Wall. Do We Need Hardware to Remember What We Accomplished?
Everyone loves recognition. Whether it is a simple pat on the back, acknowledgment for a job well done, a plaque for your office wall, or...
Dan Troup
Jul 31, 20234 min read


When I Was Four, I Didn't Want to Be Anything. My First Great Forecast.
One of my mother's favorite stories (and believe me, she had many) centered around a family gathering when I was about four. The adults...
Dan Troup
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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