Marty Jalove
The BACON of Dolly Parton
If you were to describe the epitome of happiness; the poster child of cheerfulness, it would have to be Dolly Parton. A person that faced...
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Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20233 min read
The Bike Ride
When I first started courting Kristi, she spoke about her yearly cycling adventure. It was a fundraising ride for the American Lung...
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Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Resisting BACON
Resistance is that hidden force that holds us back from realizing our dreams and pursuing our passion. It could be the fear of failure,...
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Marty Jalove
Mar 1, 20232 min read
BACON Frustration
Are you feeling frustrated with life? Do the decisions of others and the things you can't control cause you despair? We’ve all been...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 27, 20233 min read
I know it's scary!
77% of the population has a fear of public speaking. That means more than 200 million people may feel nervous about talking to others....
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Marty Jalove
Feb 21, 20232 min read
BACON of Resilience
Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and it can be a struggle to just get through the day. Have you ever wished for an extra boost of...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 20, 20232 min read
63% Remembered the Stories
63% of people recalled a story from a presentation, but only 5% recalled a statistic. Jennifer Aaker, a marketing professor at Stanford’s...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 16, 20233 min read
7 Skills of the Ideal Employee
Team building not only strengthens trust among team members but cultivates collaboration, resilience to challenges, and ultimately drives...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Confident as BACON!
People judge us a lot less than we believe. We are constantly looking for approval and acceptance from others. Instead, we need to learn...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Campsites and Conversations
It has been over 35 years since I lost my dad. And even though they never met, my 21-year-old son tells wonderful stories about his...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 7, 20232 min read
BACON and the Benefits of Boredom
Life can often seem tedious and uneventful, and it’s easy to get caught up in the same old routine day after day. But boredom is...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Opening your Mind with BACON
The ability and desire to cultivate an open mind leads to progress, growth, and discovery and is essential for success in life. It can be...
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Marty Jalove
Jan 26, 20232 min read
The Luck of BACON
Whether you’re walking under a black cat, eating a bowl of 4-leaf clovers, or breaking mirrors with horseshoes, most of us believe that...
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Marty Jalove
Jan 17, 20231 min read
The Goal of BACON!
A wish list, a bucket list, and brainstorming ideas for the future are nothing more than dreams until you establish the deadline. Then...
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Marty Jalove
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Let’s go fly a Kite
I’m going to fly again this year. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and purposefully. And you can too. When I was younger, I loved going...
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Marty Jalove
Jan 10, 20232 min read
Your BACON Legacy
Think back at all that you have learned from the people in your past. Look at the position you are in because of the many that you have...
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Marty Jalove
Jan 3, 20231 min read
The BACON of HOPE
Hope is the guiding light through our toughest times. Hope gives us a reason to stay on track, to keep fighting, to chase our goals and...
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Marty Jalove
Dec 27, 20222 min read
The BACON of Disappointment
This time of year is filled with hopes and dreams, but it can also be filled with great disappointment. Disappointment is when...
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Marty Jalove
Dec 27, 20222 min read
The BACON of Charity
As we get closer to the end of the year, we start thinking about the things that we are grateful for and people less fortunate than us....
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Marty Jalove
Dec 13, 20222 min read
The Train
If you drive through Lake Zurich long enough, eventually you’re going to get an opportunity to enjoy a train. It’s inevitable. According...
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