How Sports Shaped Curt’s Competitive Spirit

We all must learn to fail — the earlier, the better. Taking a loss and brushing yourself off is an essential life skill, and I can’t think of many better ways to acquire it than youth sports. It’s probably one of the greatest lessons I learned during my young athletic career, but just one of many things physical activity has to offer us.

I’ve played sports for most of my life. It started with soccer around age 5 or 6, and I loved every minute of the game. I thrived on ... CONTINUE READING

Why Estate Planning Requires a Professional

The biggest hurdle to creating an estate plan is usually convincing people they need one. But once people accept they should have a plan for their assets, they often reason they don’t need a professional. Many assume they can effectively craft their own estate planning documents to explain their wishes, and online legal forms have reinforced the misconception. In truth, Do-It-Yourself estate planning documents often have unintended consequences that leave a person’s loved ones picking up the pieces ... CONTINUE READING

Potbellied Pig Terrifies Burglars

On the night of New Year’s Eve in 2014, a group of burglars experienced the fright of a lifetime. Expecting to rob a quiet home in Derby, England, the intruders instead came face to snout with Ludwig, a 240-pound potbellied pig. Abandoning all thoughts of crime once they spotted the pig, the burglars instantly fled the scene and ran for their lives ... CONTINUE READING

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