Watching the Super Bowl this year was a somewhat unique for me. In the past, I’ve usually spent that special day at home in front of the fireplace, sharing the annual experience with friends and/or family. Of course, that day wouldn’t be complete without lots of good food and drinks, a roaring fire, cold weather,…
I woke up this morning to the shocking news that I had lost a good friend. This was someone I’ve known for more than 40 years. His name is Zig Ziglar, and he died at age 86 in a Dallas Hospital from complications of pneumonia. Zig wouldn’t know me from the man in the moon…
I don’t know, maybe it’s an age thing. In fact, it might be seasonal or even political. Regardless, this time of the year I often find myself somewhat melancholy …. even more so as I grow older. Could it be the way time flies from Halloween to New Year’s Eve? It seems to be one…
I grew up hearing a number of phrases that today’s generation might find strange … probably based on the fact that they haven’t heard them at all. Some of those phrases might be “corny” by today’s standards and some are certainly outdated in our current chaotic environment. However, there are a few classic phrases that…
We hear a lot today about “Thinking out of the Box,” “Re-framing,” and “Creative Innovation” and yet, when we seem to need it the most, we see very few examples of it. Our nation’s Capital seems to be a perfect example of a barren wasteland when it comes to creative thinking that can solve our…
I remember, with great fondness, so many life lessons learned at the knee of my cherished grandfather. It seems like only yesterday … and yet, today I find myself sharing that valuable wisdom with my own grandchildren. In addition, I’ve been able to add some personal insight of my own. It recently dawned on me…
What if you discovered something that could possibly affect most every aspect of your life in a very positive way? Would you act on it? Apparently NOT! There is something that meets that description, and you’re probably already aware of it. You simply don’t believe it! And that’s your choice. As a professional speaker, I’ve…
How many times have we heard that bit of wisdom about slowing down to smell the roses? It’s been around a very long time. Many songs and articles have been written on the subject. Books have been based on the fundamental message, and the advice has been passed on from generation to generation. Most everyone…
As we approach another election year, we’re hearing from the current administration and all of the current candidates that they can and will engineer a recovery. I’m not certain the average American is buying this recovery rhetoric … and I certainly can’t blame them. We’ve all been there and heard those promises far too often….