Gene Williams offers up some mind-tickling trivia as we celebrate Labor Day 2023! TRANSCRIPT: This coming Monday is Labor Day! Are you ready to work? Not at your job, but at our Labor Day Trivia Challenge! See how many questions you can answer! Are you ready? Here we go!     Labor Day is known as the “unofficial” end of Summer. Of what other season is this holiday known for being the end?A. Sandal SeasonB. Hot Dog SeasonC. Fishing SeasonD. Rock Climbing Season Both Memorial Day and Labor Day are holidays synonymous with grilling, and nearly every one of those…

This week, Allen explains what your most important trade tool is, no matter what your occupation. TRANSCRIPT: No matter what type of work you do, chances are there have been some innovative tools designed to make your work life much easier. Why, just in my own arena in the line of adjusting insurance claims, here are just a few of the tools that have been developed: Laser measures – Forget the 100-foot reel tape. These things can be accurate within 1/32 of an inch. Satellite measuring – No need to calculate how many squares of shingles go on a roof…

Gene Williams speaks about having an emotional response, the drawbacks, and how to avoid them. TRANSCRIPT: Today, I’d like to talk about emotional responses. While these are a natural aspect of human behavior, they can also have certain drawbacks in various situations. Strong emotions can cloud judgment and impair rational decision-making. Emotional responses might lead individuals to make impulsive or irrational choices that they may later regret. Emotions can contribute to misunderstandings and conflicts in communication. When emotions are heightened, individuals may misinterpret others’ intentions or messages, leading to miscommunication and unnecessary disputes. When emotions are intense, they can interfere…

We have a frank and friendly chat with Allen. Is “better late than never” actually a viable option? What are the effects of this well-practiced procrastination? We’ve all heard this old adage, but how true is it really? TRANSCRIPT: The phrase “better late than never” suggests that it’s sometimes preferable for something to happen late rather than not happening at all. However, whether it’s truly “better” depends on the specific situation. In some cases, completing a task, project, or action late is still preferable to not completing it at all. For example, submitting a project late might still earn you…

In life, we often find ourselves in two contrasting scenarios: the small fish in a big pond and the large fish in a small pond. Both positions come with their unique challenges and opportunities, but the key to success lies not in the size of the pond but in the mindset of ourselves: the fish. As a small fish in a big pond, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and insignificant. The greater chaos of the world around us can make us doubt our abilities and question our worth. However, remember that every great journey begins with a single step, or…