If I handed you a crisp $100 bill, would you: A. Take the money and run… turn around and walk away?B. Take the money and say thank you?C. Not take the money because you don’t feel worthy, or think I have some ulterior motive?D. Take the money and send prayers and gratitude my way each …
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When I was a wee little lad
When I was a wee little lad, my mother made me take piano lessons from one of her friends, and I hated it. I thought playing the piano was for girls, so after me bitching, moaning and not practicing regularly after a few months, she let me quit. I regret that to this day. When …
Alive and Kicking
It’s been a little quiet on the email side from me, since I took a couple of weeks off and “checked-out.” But, “I’m alive and kicking”…cue the Simple Minds song (listen on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljIQo1OHkTI) When was the last time you just checked-out for a few days or a few weeks. I know it seems …
Time for a Career Checkup??
I love going to the dentist for my teeth cleaning, and my annual physical with my doctor. There is something that is so relaxing about being poked, prodded, and pricked by needles. The soothing sound of the dental drill and polisher that puts a big smile on my face. OK… maybe not, but I know …
Are you a little out of balance?
Do you feel like your life is a little out of balance? Would you like more energy and want to feel happier? Who doesn’t! What if you could get that without popping pills, or loading up on caffeine? Then this podcast episode with my friend, Dr. Jeannie Arunima is made just for you. And we …
Kobe Bryant and Shitty Leaders
What do Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry have in common? Besides being world-class professional basketball players, they have also had the same performance coach, our guest on the podcast Alan Stein Jr. While these men may be peak performers in their craft, anyone has the ability to be at the top …
Running Naked
I’ve started running naked, and I’m loving it. Nothing but me and mother nature out in front of me, takes me back to my youth. I feel more vibrant and alive. Now before I get much further I have a few things I should disclaim. I am not running without any clothes. That would be …
Balancing Mind, Body and Spirit and the Number 3
“One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do“Two can be as bad as one,“It’s the loneliest number since the number one.” One by Harry Nilsson (covered by Three Dog Night). But what about the number three? one of my favorite numbers. All around you are things in three, and in my opinion three’s company, …
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Playing the Game without Conforming
There is a saying in poker “if you don’t know who the patsy at the table is, you are the patsy. And it’s not any fun being the patsy. The other players take advantage of you, and you lose a lot of money. Being a patsy isn’t just limited to playing poker. The same is …
Choosing Happiness During Challenging Times
Whether you believe it or not, happiness is a choice and isn’t something that happens to you when you get to a certain place in life, and that’s one of the many things I talk with my friend Jane Emfinger. Is it possible to be happy when you go through what most people consider to …
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