Do you consider yourself a funny person? When you are out with friends, are you the one sharing all the stories? Would it be safe to say that more often than not, you are the center of attention? If so, then why? Yes, why? Have you taken the time to consider why other people find […]
In honor of President’s Day 2015, I wanted to pay a special debt of gratitude to General George Washington. Today marks the official birthdate of our first American President and I wanted to recognize a few key events of Washington’s life that you might not have been aware of. FIRST AND FOREMOST, TODAY IS NOT […]
I know I said I would begin my new series today, but I thought perspective would make a huge difference on how you digest the next 9 days. I mentioned that my life is a second chance and that I would not be alive without one. Many of you know my story by now, but […]
Today’s post is part 4 of a 10 part series: “10 Ways to Conquer Your Comfort Zone” Halloween is only 4 days away so let’s discuss a spooky strategy today! Spiders and snakes terrify me. The sight of multiple legs extending from a scaly body are enough to do me in. A long slithering shape […]
Today’s post is part 4 of a 10 part series, “10 Surrender Strategies” We’ve all heard it…”those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” I could see how some might see this as cliche. I, on the other hand, find extraordinary truth in this simple statement. Benjamin Franklin was onto something when he delivered this […]
Well….whatcha’ think? I hope you have noticed that you are now in a new world! Go ahead, take a look around. I hope you like what you see! By all means, I would love to hear your impression of my new site. I am so thankful for your support over the last year. I am […]
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This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 24 of a 26 part series. In keeping with the theme of this series while honoring the significance of this day…I thought the “X” could serve the function of excellence displayed by American workers since the beginning of time. If you enjoy history, I think you’ll […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 17 of a 26 part series. RESILIENCE ROCKS…I absolutely love this word! Resilience rejoices in the face of rejection and revels in the chance to try again. This week I had 2 incredible opportunities to ramp up my resilience. I had a bad cycling accident, in […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 16 of a 26 part series. I believe in my heart of hearts that successful people share a number of similarities. Work ethic, determination, focus, selflessness are just a few that come to mind. Above all else (and humor me with this one) I feel that […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 15 of a 26 part series. I am one passionate dude! I live loud and outside the lines. I learn by mistakes (and trying not to make them twice!) More often than not I’m a “FIRE-READY-AIM” kinda guy, which may or may not be a great […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 15 of a 26 part series. Don’t you just love optimism? Its intoxicating if you think about it. How you can stay mad and smile at the same time? How can you argue with a “glass half-full mindset?” Optimism is a necessity of life; this world […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 14 of a 26 part series. Nervous or Nerves of Steel? Not to say that one is better than the other; we just need to establish the groundwork for the direction of this post… Nervous energy can be a fantastic thing; it all depends on how […]
