Creative Success Depends on Long View
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The Power Of Branding!
What is branding?
When you hear the word branding; what does it mean to you and why is it such a valuable component to building a successful business and make a difference in our society?
We are living through challenging times and the impact [...]
Public Speaking Power
How did you learn to speak so well?
This is the question I get asked most after I finish a presentation. My answer is with power. Power is a verb. I gained public speaking power after I became a charter member of the Dawn-Breakers Toastmasters [...]
If They Only Knew
My experiences managing fear.
I was eighteen and I was going to the main campus at Penn State to start college. I really wanted to go to Penn State however the odds of me succeeding were against me. First, I knew that it was very hard for a [...]
On Zombie Pigs, Aliens & ADHD Boys
There are competing agendas out there within the professional realms that I operate.
On one hand there are the parents and the schools trying to get a segment of the population (ADHD boys) to get on track and be connected to the mandated curriculum. [...]
The Midlife Sage: The Fun Of Falling In Love At Fifty
Falling in love.
Nothing screams “pathetic loser” more than being a middle-aged divorcee alone at a festive party where beautiful couples are trading sloppy kisses and giggling like demented clowns. There’s not enough spiked punch in the [...]
Am I The Master Or The Slave
My dream of freedom begins like this:
Every day upon awakening, I ask myself: “Am I the master or the slave today?” The very question reminds me that I have a choice! It also sets the tone for what is to come by empowering me to take control [...]
Answer The Door, Opportunity Is Knocking
Opportunity.
“Some say opportunity knocks only once, that is not true. Opportunity knocks all the time, but you have to be ready for it. If the chance comes, you must have the equipment to take advantage of it.” Louis L’Amour
As I [...]
And the Oscar Goes To…
Last year The Nielsen Company estimated that 39.3 million people watched the Oscars.
This year ABC is pulling out all the stops heavily marketing the Academy Awards, which is set to air this Sunday.
In addition to the continual ads promoting [...]
Finding Your Way To Happiness!!
I have learned over the years that I am 100% responsible for my own happiness.
Happiness is a state of mind that is nurtured by choices and habits, not by anyone or anything material. Books, writing, good friends and good conversation makes [...]
The Art Of Music!
Where would we be without music?
Our connection to music paints a picture in our mind bridging us to a moment we choose to remember with fondness, love and nostalgia.
There are so many facets to music and the style of music; classical, opera, [...]
The Tip Jar
I am a coffee shop kind of guy.
I like the aroma of fresh ground coffee, the music, the atmosphere, the people-watching and, I almost forgot, the coffee. My favorite drink is a mocha and I sample them whenever and wherever I travel.
While on [...]
Getting Beyond The B.S. – We Want To Believe To Find Our Truth…
Late last night on Facebook a contact, Kathy was sharing with me how she was so excited.
She has fallen in love with a man that she had a romantic two week liaison..
This man was making her big promises. Promises like marriage, [...]
Want To Sell More? Stop Being A Wimp! Be A Black Belt!
Some years ago I attended a sales seminar for martial arts professionals.
The presenter was introduced as one of America’s top car sales reps- and they made it a point to tell us he was not a Black Belt. He looks us in the eyes, hands on [...]
Uninsured Motorists
A tragic situation.
Two weeks before Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, I received a call from a woman, let’s call her Mary Brown, saying that her husband, Bobby, a hurricane hunter in the United States Air Force, had been involved [...]
Presentation Lessons From The GOP Response To The State Of The Union
Did you watch the State of the Union address and the Republican response the other night?
I watched for two reasons: 1) to hear what each side had to say, and 2) to observe the presentation skills of President Obama and Senator Rubio. Because [...]
Doing The “Right” Thing
The right thing.
When you were a little kid, chances are you were taught “right” from “wrong”: stealing a toy is wrong; telling the teacher that your dog ate your homework is a lie and wrong (unless your dog really did eat your work!). [...]
Hum A Few Cosmic Bars And Make A Miracle
Mind-blowing science behind sounds.
If you had the right equipment you could measure your energy scientifically. Let’s take a brief look at what Science is doing with energetic experiments. The research lab at Princeton University called [...]
What Is Love?
Love is sometimes used to explain pleasure.
“I love chocolate chip cookies.” Or to express an intention, “I’d love to have this or that.” To measure how much we care for someone. Or in some of the songs we hear: “I’m hooked on [...]
Down That Aisle: The Bridal Concierge
You don’t have to be the perfect size to find romance or the perfect wedding gown.
Of the 2.4 million weddings in 2011 approximately 36% brides were considered curvy (sizes 12, 14 16 and up). The number is expected to increase in the next [...]
Does Every New Relationship Feel Like Déjà Vu? How To Break That Pattern
We, as humans, are creatures of habit.
But while patterns and rituals are typically helpful in maximizing brain space, certain patterns in our relationships don’t usually serve us. For example, finding yourself in the “same relationship” [...]
Spirit Of Adventure: The Oracle Of Delphi
Ancient Greece featured Aristotle and Socrates.
It enthroned its mightiest warrior in Achilles who overthrew Troy with a Trojan horse. The Parthenon boasts the grandest architecture of the Greeks from 776 B.C.. But nothing beats the mystical [...]
The First Apartment: Hindsight Is 20/20
I have a lot of friends who, at one point or another during college, considered transferring schools.
Some just thought vaguely about where they might go, but did not actually apply. Others took their considerations farther and filled out transfer [...]
I’m CRAZY! Can You Help Me Now?
A very disturbing, yet relevant article was in the New Jersey Star-Ledger* recently.
Front page, in fact! I’m very glad about this! More and more, health care insurance companies are being exposed for the non-medical, organized criminals [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Lose Hope In Dealing With Your Fears And Depression
I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years and there many times I felt like giving up.
There were times I was at the end of my rope and I did not know what to do. There were times that my fears, anxieties, and depression were so much [...]
8 Signs You May Have “SAD”
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
SAD sign #1: If you have difficulty concentrating, processing information, and completing tasks during the winter, this may be a sign that you are experiencing a common disorder called Seasonal Affective Disorder [...]
Overflowing or Fulfilled?
There are times in my life where my days roll on one after another like wonderful, peaceful, and serene gifts.
All is well, nothing is urgent─I have plenty of time to accomplish the things I have to do. And then there is the rest of the time! [...]
3 Ways To Radiate Confidence
Hold your head high.
Look into the eyes of the person you are talking to. Radiate confidence, you are strong enough to be bold. Bold confidence allows you to feel wonderfully lively, radiant and vibrant. Because when you radiate confidence, [...]
Do You Need Medicine To Be Happy?
Do you ever notice the people in your life that always seem happy?
They have no complaints and basically no drama. How can they always be this way?
Perhaps, the thing they use is a medicine of sorts, and it is called kindness to others or [...]
If It Wasn’t For…
Who do you blame?
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” Eleanor Roosevelt
That promotion should have been mine. [...]
The Power Of Persistence
So I’m driving up Interstate 4 from Tampa to Orlando listening to the rock and roll station.
One song ends and the disc jockey says something like, “The next song is from a performer who, back in 1967, auditioned to replace Steve Winwood [...]
Project Planning Meltdown?
How much planning do you need to do to complete your creative project?
You might say a lot or very little. One of my jobs as a coach is to help my clients learn to ask the right questions. The correct answer is to plan well enough to get your [...]
Eat Well In The Winter With Carrot-Ginger Soup
Eating a whole foods diet will streamline your torso, reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Whether you are watching calories, cholesterol, additives, or fats–it’s a pretty sure bet you’ll keep right on program if you’re [...]
13 Digital Security Tips For 2013
The best thing about the “New Year” is committing to new or old resolutions and starting fresh.
Whether you are an individual or a small business, the following applies:
Delete. Go through your files, deleting and organizing as necessary. [...]
Are You Missing The Lessons In Your Relationships?
What if?
What if we allowed ourselves the possibility of knowing that in each of our relationships there is potential for personal growth? Can you imagine the new doors of awareness that would open up?
The truth is that in every relationship [...]
When Love Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be – How To Fix It!
Once upon a time, I not so brilliantly suggested getting married on Valentine’s Day.
He thought that was an awesome idea, because then he only needed to remember one date – February 14th. We’ve been exes for a decade now. Needless [...]
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