Introductions - William Taylor

I live in Springfield, IL where my wife, Sue, and I enjoy running four different, but
related, businesses.  First, Sue is a psychotherapist who counsels individuals and
couples.   Second, I am a lawyer and I consult with, and periodically represent,
individuals on various legal matters.  Third, Sue and I are co-mediators, working
with couples primarily in the area of divorce.  I also mediate for the US Post
Office, and the IL Department of Children and Family Services.   Our fourth business is
Market America, where we consult with people on various health issues and helpful
nutraceuticals.   We also share the business opportunity of Market America with
those with the gumption to build a successful business.    

All four of these enterprises share the common goal of “Helping Others.”   Through
these businesses we have met many people who continue to surprise us.  There have
been many inspirational stories of people facing adversity who take full
responsibility to resolve the issues they face.  They deeply appreciate any help
they receive.  We have also seen many who take little or no responsibility and look
to others to blame or rescue them.  They often do not appreciate help, especially
when they are left with responsibility.  One thing I have learned is that I cannot
change people.  The “mindset” people choose determines how information is processed.
 There is an old Chinese saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will
appear.”   I find this to be true with people regardless of which hat I am wearing.

For many I hope I am planting “seeds” that will later bear fruit.  Bertrand
Russell once said, “Most men would rather die than think, and many do.”  Maybe it is
fear of the unknown.