Highlights from the Air Force Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium on Ethics and Respect for Human Dignity by David Fein
I was treated to a very inspiring day at the 28th annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS), at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The event brings together distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives, and world-class athletes who share inspiring stories with powerful messages to motivate and equip participants to live […]
Learning the Art of Negotiation
The art of negotiation is something that has interested me my entire career. I have read several books and even attended the Karrass seminar on how to become a better negotiator. What I have come to learn is that most people don’t realize how much our lives rely on negotiation skills. Life is really a […]
The Power of Half: One Family’s Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back Reviewed by David Fein
With the holidays just around the corner, I find myself thinking about the book The Power of Half: One Family’s Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back. A story that inspired me to think about what I really need to make my life feel full and how much is enough. We all work towards […]
Eight Common Myths About Using Valuation Software
Valuation software has been around a long time, ValuSource has been developing valuation software for 35 years! But there are still many valuators who use Excel to do valuations. Part of the reason some valuators still use Excel is that there are a number of misconceptions (“myths”) about using valuation software. We want to clear […]
The Christmas Tree Project is Looking for Elves this Year
We already have over 10,000 requests for trees (way ahead of last year!) and are looking for elves who want to help spread some Holiday cheer by becoming an elf this year. Check out www.thechristmastreeproject.org for details on how you can be an elf and help. Preparations are well under way for the 2021 Christmas […]
12-week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington Reviewed by David Fein
I’m always looking at ways to become more productive and get more of the right things done in less time. A few years ago, I found the book 12-week year and love it. It’s pretty clear that having personal and professional goals are the building blocks to bigger and faster success. In business or in […]
Mastering Rockefeller Habits Reviewed by David Fein
Mastering Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish is probably one of the most important books I have read in my over 36 years as an entrepreneur. I, like many other entrepreneur’s, started ValuSource with a dream, and did things mostly by the seat of my pants. At one point we lost a very significant partner and […]
Lifebook Reviewed by David Fein
I’ve done many programs to improve my life including Tony Robbins, Life Springs, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. A few years ago, I completed the Mindvalley Lifebook program. I loved it! It’s simple, powerful and at the end you have a 12 chapter “Lifebook” that contains your detailed plan to create the life […]
Building & Maintaining Valuation Software for Microsoft Excel & Word
Putting together these newsletters, we get to hear from many of our users and their success stories using our software. I am so impressed by how both new valuators and highly experienced valuators, in both single person firms and large firms, use our software to create thriving valuation practices. From divorce, litigation, IRS to SBA […]
Meditation in a New York Minute: Super Calm for the Super Busy By Mark Thornton
Do you have any stress in your life? Want to replace stress with super calm (it’s very possible!)? You can with meditation, but it’s not what you think! Meditation does not require special ninja skills, take lots of time or for you to believe anything “mystical”, intrigued? As a busy father, husband, grandfather, CEO and […]