PinnedMember-onlyHello Darkness, my old friend: The touching story behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence”It was their first week at Columbia University in New York when Sandford “Sandy” Greenberg and Arthur “Art” Garfunkel met. As roommates, they made a pact to always be there for each other in times of trouble, no matter the extreme. A few months later, Sandy began to lose his…Simon And Gar3 min readSimon And Gar3 min read
Pinned5 Ways to Deal with the Negative Chatter in Your HeadPreventing the build up of obstacles in your imagination is easier than you think Motivational Guru, the late Zig Ziglar liked to quip, “People say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily!” So it is with the way we think and yes, even the most positive thinkers need to keep themselves in check. Here are 5 ways to deal with the negative chatter that might be going on…Self Improvement2 min readSelf Improvement2 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhy I Re-Start My Career Every JanuaryHow To Prepare Your Mind to Attract Success Ahead “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” ~Zig Ziglar Many years ago, I began a ritual that has served me well in growth, prosperity and enthusiasm for the coming 12 months. Just…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Nov 8, 2020Member-onlyThe Most Powerful Quote I’ve Found Outside of the BibleIt changed the way I look at others, forever.Quotes1 min readQuotes1 min read
Oct 24, 2020The Real Story of the Gerber BabyIn the summer of 1928, a children’s illustrator named Dorothy Hope Smith, heard about a contest, held by the Freemont Canning Company, to select a picture of a baby for a new product line. She sent a charcoal drawing, made from a photograph of a neighbor’s daughter, taken at 4…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Oct 27, 2019The Power of a Handwritten NoteWhen was the last time you received a card or note with a considerate handwritten message? Think about how you felt and I’d venture to say, you probably read it more than once, maybe even showing it to someone else. A study at the University of Zurich’s Computational Emotion Neuroscience…Kindness1 min readKindness1 min read
Sep 16, 2019At What Age Should You Stop Dreaming?Several years ago, I had the honor to serve as emcee at the opening ceremonies of the International Senior Olympic Games, held at San Antonio’s Alamo Stadium. It was there that I met a man named Harry, whose sport was golf. When I asked him how he got interested in…Olympics2 min readOlympics2 min read
Jun 5, 2019What Sir Edmund Hillary Did After Climbing Mt. Everest Will Inspire YouOn May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary did what no man had done before — He climbed to the top of Mt. Everest. He would later write about his experience, “I continued hacking steps along the ridge and then up a few more to the right and to my great…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Jun 4, 2019The University of LonelinessIt can happen whether you are new graduate or a seasoned professional. What you see for yourself in the not-so-far-off future becomes crystal clear. You can taste it, feel it and smell its sweet success. There’s only one problem. No one else really shares your vision. Friends may sound supportive…Quotes2 min readQuotes2 min read
