Chris Carosa

What does the Greater Western New York Region have in common with Beethoven? They both share the same birthday—December 16th! But do you know why Greater Western New York State even has a birthday? Read this w

This has nothing to do with TwitterGate. It’s also not meant to be a playbook. It’s merely an analysis of the current world we live in. Now, would you like to know how it’s done? Read this week’s Carosa Comment

You decide what race you’ll run. It’s only natural to want to win that race. A mere participation trophy won’t do it for you. Do you know why that’s important? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Why It’s Import

It’s not only the secret to success for all those about to start a new business, but it may also just be the secret to a lifetime of happiness. Why is this so and how does it work? Read this week’s Carosa Com

Look into the crystal ball of your life. Do you see what others say is there, or do you see what you say is there? Is there a difference? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Why It’s Important You Believe You C

Being first doesn’t necessarily make you a winner. Being different does. What can make you different? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Why It’s Important You Exhibited Creative Tendencies” to see the three thi

Being successful in anything isn’t about taking unnecessary risks. In fact, winning entrepreneurs have a record of avoiding risk. How does that work? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Why It’s Important You Be

Before you even begin, you need to embrace this one lesson. And it’s not the one you’re expecting. What is it? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?” to see if you

There may never be a better time to start a business than right here, right now. Turning a hobby into a for-profit venture can help generate much needed cash during these inflationary times, but does it make sense

What’s the point of knowing the meaning of your life if you don’t also know how and where to apply it. Would you like to know the hows and wheres? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “The Seven Paths To Lifetim

If your job places you at a certain minimum level, you’ve experienced the dreaded “Annual Strategic Planning Meeting.” As vilified as it is, this process is a must for any organization. But not for indiv

They’re all over the internet. They’re fun, they promise revelation, but do they really work? You already know the answer to that, but do you know the truth about recognizable “serious” test that you might have ev

Here’s something they did teach you in school. Sure, chances are you’ve forgotten all about it (or still have nightmares about taking tests on the subject). But here’s the thing: what they didn’t tell you is why

It’s a phrase you’ve probably heard numerous times. Politicians use it to appeal to one’s native patriotism. Preachers use it to inspire spiritual enlightenment. What is it and why does it work deep within your

Aristotle may have defined it, but Socrates’ figured out the fastest way to get there. It worked so well they killed him for it. You don’t have to go that far, but you can use Socrates’ successful strategy. Wanna

What was Socrates’ one single trait that made him stand out among all the wisest men of Athens? And how does this trait inform you about yourself and your own abilities to accomplish feats far beyond those of m

Could it be that those high school chemistry classes actually do have something to do with your actual adult life? Believe it or not, protons and electrons can tell you how to be successful. And it comes down to

Failure may not be an option, but it definitely represents one of the milestones to success. It doesn’t have to be massive. In fact, training yourself to fail in small ways can lead to larger accomplishments. H

Travel the cities of Europe and you’ll see why this was once important. But what does this tell you about modern business? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “He Who Controls The Gate Controls The City” to learn w

By the time Chevy aired its 1974 commercial, there were more than 1,000 McDonald’s in operation and the burger had long ago relegated the hot dog to the back seat. There was now an answer to the question “