Where Herd Mentality Starts Herd mentality begins early. From childhood, we are taught, sometimes subtly, sometimes directly, that fitting in is safer than standing out. In school, children often learn that conformity earns rewards, while questioning authority may...
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Jamaica Must Begin the Conversation on Long-Term Care Insurance
In Jamaica today, we are living longer than ever before. Longevity is a gift, but it also brings with it new challenges, particularly when it comes to the rising cost of care in our later years. While licensed insurance brokers are able to sell long-term care (LTC)...
From Trepidation to Transformation: Harnessing the Brain for Success in Life Insurance Career
When I made the decision to join the life insurance career as an advisor more than 35 years ago, not everyone around me was enthusiastic. My beloved sister, in particular, expressed deep concern. She looked at the compensation model, based largely on results, and...
The Prevalence of Single Motherhood: Causes, Consequences, and the Path Forward
Introduction Single motherhood has become increasingly prevalent across societies worldwide. While it is often approached with sensitivity, the topic warrants honest exploration. The rise of single-parent households, most of them headed by women, has profound...
Eyes on the Finish: The Usain Bolt Lesson
In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Usain Bolt stepped onto the track for Round 1, Heat 7 of the men’s 100 m. The world watched as the Jamaican sprint champion prepared for what would become another historic run. But in one frame, just before the gun fired, a deeper lesson...
The Irony of Justice: Is It Justice or Just Us?
Justice is often symbolized by Lady Justice, blindfolded, holding scales, and promising impartiality. Yet when we examine the lived reality of justice systems around the world, we find cracks in that symbolism. Too often, justice bends toward the privileged few,...