What do you mean it’s the week of Thanksgiving? I mean, I know what you mean, it’s physically the week that contains the holiday. But wasn’t it just Labor Day? Wasn’t it just Columbus Day? Wasn’t it just Arbor day?! Dear readers. It feels like Arbor day was just literally yesterday. I hope this week is full of reflection on all the things there are to be grateful for. I know my life is chock-full of them, especially my wife and our little guy. But this week, I’ve got an impor

I’m here to talk to you about what separates those who succeed at the top of their field from those who do not. It’s really quite simple: if you are from Chicago, you understand. And this is key to success in whatever region of the country you live in. Under no circumstance, ever, does it make sense to put ketchup on a hot dog. It’s blasphemy! (Just kidding. But seriously… put the ketchup away. Put some jardiniere on there. If you don’t know what that is, come visit C

There are some monikers that are arguable in this society. Greatest QB of all time? Some say Tom Brady, some say Joe Montana, some have the guts to say Aaron Rodgers. Greatest deep dish pizza in Chicago? Some say Lou Malnati’s, some say Giordano’s, others Pequod’s. Personally, I’m an Art of Pizza fan. Maybe they’re reading this blog and will give me a free pizza. Maybe that won’t happen. And if you’re not sure what any of those random names are, get yourself to Chicago, stat.