Russ Dalbey's Blog

For all you parents out there, here’s a great article from The Today Show’s website that talks about kids and their diets. Did you know that 45 percent of this country’s youth are overweight or obese, and the number of children burdened with diabetes has nearly quadrupled in the past 30 years? I didn’t.
Thankfully, there’s [...]

Here’s a question for you: Are you an actor or a reactor in your life?
Do you write the script, direct the “action,” and play the lead? Or are you sitting in the audience, watching and passively reacting to what’s going on around you?
Which do you want to be?
In some situations, it’s fine to be a [...]

Cheers and congratulations all around! The numbers are in and they are AMAZING!
On February 9, the Dalbey Education Institute hosted its third Community Recycling Event at our office in Westminster, Colorado. Nearly 40,000 POUNDS of unusable, old and obsolete computer and electronic equipment were dropped off to be properly and safely recycled.
Wow!
For more than two [...]

Success is achieved by a combination of many things. While the path to success is unique for every individual, I deeply believe that setting clear and reachable goals, being absolutely committed to your dream, obtaining a mentor, and having a loving and compassionate support system behind you are all contributing factors.
I am also a [...]

I saw this great story on "The Today Show" recently. It’s about a family that pulled together and helped each other lose an amazing combined total of 500 pounds!
One of the things I loved most about this story is that it illustrates so well the necessity, the importance and the limitless power of having a [...]

Every year Forbes magazine honors enterprising, ambitious and creative young people that embody the entrepreneurial spirit.
Here’s an article that profiles each of the 2007 Young Entrepreneurs of America award. Each of these kids is amazing.
They range from athletes to actresses to budding business people – like Jason O’Neill, who at 12 years old founded his [...]

It’s ironic: many entrepreneurs start up their own businesses to facilitate working from home and staying closer to their families. But there comes a time in every successful home-based businessperson’s career when the question comes up: is it time to start thinking about renting a dedicated office space?
While some home-based entrepreneurs want to remain just [...]

You all know what a big fitness buff I am. I truly believe that physical wellness is directly linked to emotional and mental strength and to success and fulfillment on all levels.
Here’s an inspirational article from CNN about one woman’s struggle with her weight and her new-found health and vitality.
What I liked so much about [...]

My goal – my passion – is to help you make money and better your financial situation. I’ve got an idea or two about creating wealth, so I have blogged quite a bit with tips on saving, spending wisely, and strategizing for smart business growth with an eye toward the future.
At the same time, [...]

Here’s a quick link to a segment for The Today Show about the top sixteen “super foods for women.”
Men and women are built and wired differently. While we all need to eat healthy foods and exercise and keep our minds and bodies in tip top shape, there are certain foods that are particularly well-suited for [...]