When was the last time you were brutally honest? When you spoke your mind in a bold and authentic way. So bold, that five minutes later, you didn’t know if you could ever show your face again, but it felt so damn good inside. Chances are you can’t even recall the last time you did exactly...
The Virtue of Patience
Dave and Joey are waiting for the bus. Dave is enjoying the wind in his face, the smell of fresh raindrops on the concrete, the dynamics between people. His heart rate is low, his mind is clear, he has a smile on his face, and he feels good. He is patient. He is not even waiting on the bus; he...
Some People Feel the Rain – Others Just Get Wet
Complaining is a bit like eating. In one hand, I have the absolute best pizza slice, handmade in Sicily by the godfather of Italian pizza. In my other hand, I have an old, rotten sandwich with something in the middle that looks a bit like cheese. Which hand would you pick? Unless you have some...
When You Feel like Your Life Is Falling Apart
I can't write this article because there are a million and one things going on in my life that need my attention. There's the toddler, the misses, the family, the new job, the bills, my friends, the weather sucks; the world is falling apart. A million things are going on, and I just can't find the...
The Gift of Children: 6 Things My Toddler Taught Me About Life
Kids are awesome, and if we pay close attention, there's a life lesson around every corner. Grown-ups are awesome as well, but they forgot they are. If you can't see your own awesomeness anymore, how can someone else? It's like being able to sing like a bird but never opening your mouth, nobody...
5 Lessons in Mastery from a World Class Sushi Chef
I’m a firm believer that no matter what you do, pursuing mastery should always be part of the process. Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you land among the stars. The obvious country to visit for mastery is Japan. Land of the rising sun, geishas, and samurais. This isn’t a piece about any of...