by mardirousi | Aug 13, 2025 | Entrepreneurial Advice
Entrepreneurship is a constant balancing act between vision and adaptability.One of the hardest choices you’ll face is whether to stay the course or change direction. Pivot too soon and you might abandon a winning idea before it matures; persevere too long and you...
by mardirousi | Aug 8, 2025 | Construction
When disaster strikes—like the devastating Pacific Palisades fire earlier this year—many homeowners face an overwhelming reality: rebuilding isn’t as simple as hiring a contractor and breaking ground. Before a single nail is hammered, there’s an essential, often...
by mardirousi | Aug 4, 2025 | Freemasonry
By Worshipful Armen Mardirousi, Past Master Brethren, We gather in our lodges seeking light, yet too often we cast shadows. We profess to work upon our rough ashlars, yet our unfinished edges cut those who labor beside us. This month, I ask you to engage in an...
by mardirousi | Jul 25, 2025 | Life Lesson
We live in a time when the role of men is being redefined, challenged, and in some cases, altogether dismissed. The world often tells us masculinity is dangerous, that fatherhood is optional, and that traditional values are outdated. But I believe, now more than ever,...
by mardirousi | Jul 24, 2025 | Freemasonry, Mindful Business Practices
In a world obsessed with personal branding, authenticity has become the ultimate buzzword. We’re told to be “our true selves,” to “show up authentically,” and to “build a brand that reflects who we really are.” But here’s the paradox: the moment we consciously...
