Chris Carosa

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 “

You think starting a business is hard? Try performing an unexpected song in front of a live audience. That sure sounds risky, doesn’t it? Maybe, though, it’s not as risky as it seems. Would you like to know why

You just cooked a delicious meal outside over a perfect fire. It’s the summer. That’s what Americans do. This practice has a long tradition going back to early celebrations of Independence Day. But, do you rea

They say democracy dies in darkness. They’re wrong. Democracy dies the death of a thousand cuts, nearly all of them unknowingly self-inflicted. Will lack of awareness cause us to relinquish our freedoms? Read t

Time flows like a river, but the unmoving bedrock last for ages. In the short time we have together, what would you place your bet on? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “40 Years Later And The Ties Still Bin

Look around you. Everything you see has been shaped by the last Ice Age. But is more than the ups and downs of undulating topography. It’s the very ridges and rivers that acted like spokes to the hub of the G

The earth beneath your feet has a story. Do you know what it is? Do you know had it shaped your past? Do you know why it is your destiny? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “How Ice On The Rocks Reveals Our Des

They say a lie repeated eventually becomes accepted truth. That doesn’t make it true, it just shows you how gullible (or lazy) people are. Do you want to know the easiest way to lie? Read this week’s Carosa Com

Sometimes the best lessons are the worst lessons. What better way to learn from failure when you can learn from someone else’s dramatic crash and burn? Read this week’s Carosa Commentary “CNN+ Joins Such Iconi

Do you remember when it was difficult to get people to run for school board? That’s not happening this year. People are fed up with the New York City/Albany “one-size-fits-all” ham-fisted way of running the State

Just because you are paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. And just because you’re a conspiracy kook doesn’t mean there’s not a real conspiracy. What does this have to do with the power of distracti

How many times have you heard a story on the news about the government undertaking a secret project that’s simply unbelievable? Sometimes those stories are true. When they are, do you wonder why the government i

Are you familiar with the phrase “where the rubber meets the road”? It means, after it’s all said and done, this is where it matters most. You can have all the shiny chrome, tinted glass, and however many horse