The Michel Fortin Blog

We are getting ready for mom's funeral next week, and I was looking for a poem. But all the ones I found were too somber or about a child's love for their mother. I wanted one that describes my mother, and what she did for us. And I found this...

This morning, one day after my birthday, mom died peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. It's the best birthday gift because she suffers no more. It was truly an honor to be there for her. She allowed me to give back to a person...

If you've been wondering why I haven't blogged lately, there's a reason. It's a reason I wish I would never have to use. But it's also an honor and a privilege. It started when my mother decided to take some time off. She's 67 and retired now,...

One morning, you go into your mailbox and discover there's an envelope waiting for you from an unknown source. You bring the package into your living room, tear open the envelope, pull out what's inside, put on your reading glasses, unfold the...

I wrote this article way back in 1998. It seems to have made a resurgence, especially with today's economy. So I said to myself, "Why not republish it?" So here it is. Enjoy! If there is something about which I'm pretty adamant, it's the idea of...

Recently, I was tagged on Facebook by a few friends on this new topic, "25 random things about me." The rules on Facebook are different. I've changed the rules slightly for the blogosphere... Here are the rules. Once you've been tagged, you...

When my wife released her controversial report, Internet Marketing Sins, we received mixed reactions. As expected, of course. Some people thought it was about time someone spoke out on these underhanded tactics and stupid marketing tricks. Others...

We have all been judged at one point. But if you have ever judged others, particularly if you feel your judgments -- no matter how small -- were inconsequential or meaningless, you have to watch this video. My wife shared this video with me...

Michel Fortin: Well, it's the same idea. Jim Rohn said, "Don't become wealthy at the expense of others. Become wealthy in the service of others." Every person who is happiest in this world serves others. Whether you've built wealth because you...