Outrunning Money

“Honey, you have to stop chasing money because money runs really fast. You should go do the right thing. It will chase you.”

— Advice from Tariq Farid’s mother to the Edible Arrangements CEO

In this NPR interview, Tariq Farid shares the story of how he transformed a small flower shop into the global phenomenon that is Edible Arrangements. At the heart of his success lies this simple wisdom from his mother—a reminder that authentic purpose often leads to prosperity.

The interview explores Farid’s immigrant journey from Pakistan to America, how he built a business now worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and how his mother’s practical wisdom guided his entrepreneurial decisions at crucial moments.

Calgary Veteran Who Survived Dunkirk Recounts His Experience

Calgary veteran who survived Dunkirk causes a stir at movie premiere

“Tonight I cried because it’s never the end. It won’t happen. We the human species are so intelligent and we do such astonishing things. We can fly to the moon but we still do stupid things,” Sturdy said. “So when I see the film tonight, I see it with a certain kind of sadness. Because what happened back then in 1940, it’s not the end.”

— Veteran Ken Sturdy, reflecting on the film “Dunkirk”

In this moving interview, 97-year-old World War II veteran Ken Sturdy shares his emotional reaction after watching Christopher Nolan’s film “Dunkirk.” Having lived through the actual 1940 evacuation as a young Royal Navy officer, his words carry the weight of firsthand experience.

Sturdy’s poignant observation reminds us that despite humanity’s remarkable achievements, we continue to repeat the mistakes of history. His tears reflect not just the memories of his past, but concern for our collective future.

This powerful testimony serves as both a living connection to our history and a sobering warning from someone who has witnessed the true cost of conflict.

Risk

“To laugh is to risk appearing a fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach out for another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk rejection.
To place your dreams before the crowd is to risk ridicule.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To go forward in the face of overwhelming odds is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk
nothing.

The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing, is nothing.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel, change, grow
or love.

Chained by his certitudes, he is a slave.
He has forfeited his freedom.
Only a person who takes risks is free.”

— “The Dilemma,” Author Unknown

This timeless poem reminds us that growth happens at the edge of our comfort zones. Each moment of courage—whether in love, creativity, or personal challenge—carries the potential for both loss and extraordinary gain.

What risk have you been hesitating to take? Perhaps this is your invitation to step forward.