Cracking open a fortune cookie is one of the unique pleasures in life. The last one I opened read, "If you don't enjoy what you have, how could you be happier with more?" That is so true. I was enjoying reflecting on this statement when I turned it over, and it said, "Please disregard all previous fortunes."
Inspiration is a sacred revelation. It can be described as exhilarating, exciting, and can lead to incredible ideas. This heightened sense goes farther when you involve other people, as often happens in my creative meetings. If you have an open mind and heart, you will find it wherever you go. Here's to you finding some inspo this weekend a …
For more than six decades, I had a great streak going. No fillings.No crowns.No root canals.Not even a single cavity. Basically, my teeth were the stuff of dental legend. And then... it happened. Out of nowhere, one of my molars turned on me. Before I knew it, I was sitting in a chair, mouth wide open, being told that my perfect record was abo …
Ah, the Long Island Expressway—our famed LIE,Where "express" is ironic, yet we use it to flee.From Queens to Riverhead, it's a daily test,Of patience and playlists—and holding in stress. Like the Southern State Parkway, with some curves so tight,It demands your focus both day and night.It’s narrow, it’s wild, it’s got no shoulder—And somehow ever …
You may know I drive a manual shift. There are very few on the road today and it certainly puts me squarely into a specific age demographic. So when I saw this image on the rear windshield of a Subaru WRX, I couldn't help but smile. True that!
You might not remember what you had for lunch last Tuesday, but you definitely remember the times you had a great laugh. I'm not referring to Ha Ha moments but laughing so hard your cheeks and belly hurt. I think it's amazing that laughter has a way of freezing those moments in time—like your brain saying, “Save this one!” And let’s be honest— …
At Gotham Golf this past week it was such a pleasure seeing my networking friends in person; Rosalia, Ray, Brad, Jeff, Rich, Ryan, and Steve. It occurred to me that getting lost in a sea of screens and digital interactions is easy. What's harder is getting out and meeting people face to face. We need to remember the power of human connection. L …
This is an actual conversation: Starbucks employee: Hi...welcome to Starbucks what can I get started for you? Me: I'd like an iced grande black tea lemonade, No sugar please Starbucks employee: With sugar? Me: No...noooo sugar please Starbucks employee: (no response for a couple of seconds) Sorry we are out of black tea Me: Really ?!?! …
“Being honest may not get you many friends, but it will always get you the right ones.” The best I can tell, this quote is attributed to John Lennon. The art of being honest with friends can be tricky. Some are blessed with the art of diplomacy and can say pretty much anything, and you'll thank them for it. Most don't say anything, while others …
Sometimes life is a struggle. We are presented with issues that require us to think about, fix, and move on, yet encounter more issues. Or our technology is not working correctly, which prohibits you from doing anything. It's been one of those weeks for me. After spending some time away, it has jolted me back. It seemed almost every task I needed …
Another unbelievably true story. No one was injured, but many potatoes were lost when a tractor-trailer hauling a load of curly fries caught fire on a Maine highway last Wednesday. The firefighters used about 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish the flames, but the tractor-trailer and its spud snack cargo "were a total loss," firefighters wrote …
It would appear a judge is fed up with incarcerating offenders who appear before him in court. A Michigan Judge Jeffrey Clothier is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives. He hopes this unusual form of community service discourages people from stealing from Walmart. He …
I do it a lot—maybe more than I should. Do you? Whether it’s analyzing my golf swing, reviewing client interactions, or reflecting on personal relationships, I often find myself looking back with gratitude. But often, I’m my own worst critic, replaying moments and wondering what I could have done better which keeps me up at night. Self-reflection …
About 20 years ago, my Dad had started working for me 3 days a week. Although he answered the phones and did some bookkeeping, he wouldn't take a penny for his labor. On a particularly rough day, he sat down in my office. He asked if I was okay and said he had some advice, which was an unusual thing for him to say. He rarely gave advice. He sai …
"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."--Nelson Mandela Is it really conquering fear that is brave? I believe we all experience fear. Fear has helped humans survive through the years. So being afraid is important. However, if fear drives you or prevents you from living life, then let's be brave. In my …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
