Marty Jalove
The Joy of Being Selfish: Why Taking Care of Yourself Should Come First
Many of us have grown up with the notion that being "selfish" is a bad thing. We're taught that putting others first is what makes us...
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Marty Jalove
Oct 3, 20232 min read
The Power of NO!
Winston Churchill once boldly proclaimed, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." This profound statement...
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Marty Jalove
Sep 27, 20233 min read
How Practicing Stoicism Can Bring Us Happiness
Stoicism, an ancient philosophy founded in Athens, Greece, by a philosopher named Zeno, has become increasingly popular in modern times...
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Marty Jalove
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Embracing the Never-Ending Evolution of Life with a little BACON!
Change is constant and inevitable in life. It can be daunting and challenging to accept the fact that everything around us is in a...
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Marty Jalove
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Building a Strong Relationship with Your Spouse with a little BACON!
Marriage is a beautiful institution that requires an immense amount of effort and dedication. It is a bond that grows and evolves with...
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Marty Jalove
Sep 6, 20233 min read
BACON Your Way to Happiness: Simple Ways to Find Pleasure and Purpose through Participation
Most of us are on a constant search for happiness, trying to find it in various places, and working hard to keep it. However, we often...
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Marty Jalove
Sep 4, 20232 min read
The Brotherhood of the Traveling Pints
A few years ago, a group of my neighbors were gathered in my backyard for laughter, libations, and to toss scrap wood into a fire pit....
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Marty Jalove
Aug 24, 20234 min read
The Dangers of Staying Comfortable and BACON!
Are you someone who has been stuck in a routine for too long? Have you stopped taking risks and playing it safe in your professional and...
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Marty Jalove
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Why it's important to Celebrate Holidays and Special Occasions with the help of some BACON!
The holiday season is fast approaching (what holiday? Every day is a holiday!) and with it comes an opportunity to reconnect with our...
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Marty Jalove
Aug 9, 20233 min read
The Bacon Effect: Why Helping Others Makes us Happy!
In a world where people are driven by their own needs, altruism has become a rare occurrence. However, anyone who has helped someone...
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Marty Jalove
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Ghosting, Benching, and Breadcrumbing - Understanding and Dealing with Dysfunctional Dating Terms
Navigating the world of dating can be challenging, especially with the advent of new dating terms that appropriately describe the...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 26, 20233 min read
The Shortcut to Uncovering Your Values and Living by Them
Life is a never-ending road full of ups and downs that present new challenges every single day. Some of the challenges that we face are...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 18, 20233 min read
How to End a Relationship Respectfully and Gracefully with BACON!
Breaking up with someone is never easy, no matter how bad the relationship has become. It takes courage, strength, and resilience to walk...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Tasting, Basting, or Wasting
On rare summer holidays, my dad would bring home steaks from the butcher. It didn’t happen often, but when it did, it was a special...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 11, 20236 min read
Take control of your Biases with BACON!
We all make decisions every day, whether consciously or subconsciously. Some are easy, while others confuse and overwhelm us with the...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 4, 20233 min read
The Problem with Expectations and BACON!
The human mind is a funny thing - it can build up expectations just as easily as it can crush them. We all have expectations, whether...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 3, 20233 min read
The Dangerous Obsession with Happiness: Why Realistic Expectations Matter
From social media to self-help books, positivity is always encouraged. We're told to focus on the good, to always smile through...
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Marty Jalove
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Your BACON POV "Point of View" and your Mindset
Do you find yourself constantly struggling to change the way you see things? Does your mindset and point of view often clash, leaving you...
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Marty Jalove
Jun 14, 20233 min read
What are you fishing for?
As a kid from Chicago, visiting Gages Lake was always a big deal. But what was even more exciting was our summer vacations at Bohners...
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Marty Jalove
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Learn how to forgive with Bacon!
Forgiveness is a complex, yet essential concept that is often talked about but rarely understood. At its core, forgiveness is the act of...
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