In preparation for the #ExperienceTO: Cabbagetown Historical Tour that will take place on Saturday, April 18, I was recently researching the life of Lieutenant Francis Gwillim Simcoe, the first private owner of land in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood. Francis Simcoe’s story is a fascinating look at the very early days of York (now Toronto). Born in 1791 at Wolford Lodge in … [Read more...] about Lesson 67: Legacy is the ground we pave for the future
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Lesson 66: What we choose to preserve vs. replace defines the character of our community.
If you stand at the corner of Toronto's Gerrard St. E. & Broadview Ave. today, you see a modern glass facility overlooking the Don Valley. But this specific plot of land has been through many iterations since the mid-19th century, each one reflecting a different, and sometimes conflicting, priority for our city. The history of this site offers a sobering life … [Read more...] about Lesson 66: What we choose to preserve vs. replace defines the character of our community.
Lesson 65: Why smile when it rains?
It's raining outside. Across the street, the owners of the coffee shop, the grocery store, and the fashion boutique are discouraged. To them, rain usually means lower traffic, which leads to the mounting pressure of meeting payroll, covering rent, and managing the cost of goods... all while trying to provide for their own families. The bakery owner, however, loves the … [Read more...] about Lesson 65: Why smile when it rains?
Lesson 64. Consistency Beats Intensity: How to Move Your Mountain
Hi friend, We all have one. That single, looming challenge that feels less like a hurdle and more like a brick wall. Maybe for you, it’s a mountain of financial debt that keeps you up at night. Maybe you’ve been job hunting for six months, and the silence from recruiters is starting to feel personal. Perhaps it’s a health crisis, or the emotional weight of supporting a … [Read more...] about Lesson 64. Consistency Beats Intensity: How to Move Your Mountain
Lesson 63: Build Ladders for Others
Hi friend, We often measure success by what we accumulate: our titles, our networks, or our financial milestones. But the true measure of a life well-lived is often found in the "ladders" we leave behind for others to climb long after we are gone. This week, I’ve been reflecting on the legacy of Andrew Carnegie. His journey from a "bobbin boy" in a cotton factory … [Read more...] about Lesson 63: Build Ladders for Others