When my wife, Fyllis, and I arrived in Lee County, Florida, weeks after it was devastated by Hurricane Ian, we expected the worst, and our first impression supported that fear. Beachfront lots previously occupied by houses were empty, victims of wind and water. Some homes that escaped being obliterated had gaping holes in their roofs…

There are certain cars that evoke a simpler yet more exciting time, such as a 1960s-era Shelby Cobra, a 1963 Corvette Grand Sport, or a Ford GT40. At first glance, for a variety of reasons from cost to availability, it seems highly unlikely that any of them could end up in your garage. But the…

Henry Ford If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.— Henry Ford All of us have uttered the phrase, “Once I have money, I will …” And I can’t fault you…

In this essay, I want to tell readers about two of the last century’s big and fascinating business failures. But first, some related insights. In her 2008 commencement address at Harvard University, “Harry Potter” author J. K. Rowling famously asserted, “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might…