by Matthew Roser The Origin of Heraldic Achievement Heraldry is the study or art of emblazoning arms with achievement. The true origin of this ancient practice is debated and can be seen in Egyptian artifacts dating from 3100 BC. However, the type of heraldic designs we most commonly associate with in our modern time are…
Daniel Burrus, New York Times bestseller and one of the world’s leading futurists on global trends and innovation, shares his thoughts about how to create a legacy of impact. To Daniel, a great legacy revolves around collecting and sharing a portfolio of unforgettable memories. He offers sound advice only gained through years of experience and…
Why Intergenerational Wealth Transfers Fail 70% of the Time By Laura A. Roser According to a study that surveyed 3,250 wealthy families, 70% of the time when wealth is transferred to an heir, it is lost due to mismanagement, poor investment choices and other mistakes. In their book, Preparing Heirs: Five Steps to Successful Transition…
DEAR LORD LAMINGTON, Yesterday I was sitting in the back of a bus with my friend and made a joke about lizards. A woman in front of us turned around and said, “Lizards have feelings too. I can’t believe you’re so insensitive!” Well… Turns out this woman has a blog and she posted a picture…
How a Small Company Lives On After Its Founder Retires and Cashes Out By Martin Staubus If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re just a bit different from many other people. You have a certain drive that is distinctive. You commit your best efforts to building a business – a challenge you pursue with passion. It isn’t…
By Laura A. Roser “Men seek for seclusion in the wilderness, by the seashore, or in the mountains – a dream you have cherished only too fondly yourself. But such fancies are wholly unworthy of a philosopher, since at any moment you choose you can retire within yourself. Nowhere can man find a quieter or…
By Laura A. Roser Ian G. Brennan’s heraldic sculptures can be found at Windsor Castle, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, the College of Arms in London and private homes all over the World. “I became a sculptor quite by accident,” Ian said in his softspoken English accent. None of it would have happened if it…
