I’ve been on a pretty strict diet for the past month of so. After several years of eating a bit too freely on the road, and not exercising as much as I should, I saw the pounds add up and I wasn’t too happy with the photos coming out of events. As a “motivational” speaker, [...]
I just spent a wonderful weekend with several family members at Disneyland. My girlfriend was also able to take the train up from her new home in San Diego. It was nice to see her. For the next year or so, we’re doing a long-distance relationship until I can relocate out to San Diego and [...]
I’m spending most of my nights in hotels again as my fall speaking season hits its stride. I’m back in a property I’ve praised in the past about its incredible service. Sadly, today things weren’t quite the same.
No, this isn’t a rant blog–seriously, keep reading (I’ve purposefully left the hotel’s name out of it).
Rather I [...]
I’m really excited about this week. It’s probably my favorite week out of the whole State section (although the other weeks are also awesome).
First, are you still drinking water and turning off your electronics? Are you working out? Have you signed up for the President’s Challenge with me (trust me, it’s great and really simple [...]
Three things caught my attention recently.
1) The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Championship and owner Mark Cuban let original owner Donald Carter accept the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy.
2) Newt Gingrich’s entire campaign staff quit gaining much national attention.
3) I sat and watched the closing credits of X-Men: First Class.
So you’re probably thinking, what does this [...]
If you’ve ever seen me present the activity Goal, Fear, Success, Dream, you’ve definitely heard me talk about my time in the Delta (and the fact that I have a serious fear of being eaten in water). I’ve been lucky to have this tradition now for several years. The Delta is a great series of [...]
“We could go to Tricks?” Dave offered up. After having a successful meeting discussing aspects of Homecoming for our Alumni chapter, we thought it was time to relax and catch up over a good dinner.
“Nah, they’re closed.”
“What?”
“Yeah, saw their sign. It’s their annual summer break.”
Just before the meeting I made a quick walk to the [...]
There’s a great viral video floating around the internet. It focuses on the birthday surprise for a bus driver in Copenhagen. You can watch it here:
I don’t understand a single word in the video, but you can tell there is great meaning in it. I had watched the video several times before I started hearing [...]
A friend of mine posted this video link on facebook today.
I’ve watched the video a few times now at first for a good laugh (the little girl is undeniably cute), but then with some introspection. I can’t remember the last time I truly rambled off a big list of those things I’m grateful for. If [...]
So if you’ve chatted with me at all in the past few months or read this blog at all in January, you’ve probably heard (to perhaps an annoying degree) that I enjoyed volunteering at the Sundance Film Festival this year. It seriously was an amazing highlight in a year that already has too man highights [...]
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