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It was the Summer of 1985 in Washington, DC. A LONG TIME AGO! And the world was a different place. Ronald Reagan was President. Cellphones and the internet didn’t exist. Wham! and Tears for Fears were dominating the radio airwaves…
I threw batting practice, warmed up pitchers, cheered, whatever I had to do to help the team. It wasn’t about staying in my lane. –Bob Uecker My first job out of college was the ultimate training ground for sales. As a…
When dealing with people, you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion. –Dale Carnegie I recently connected with a new business colleague, who graciously invited me to his company’s suite for the highly anticipated Chicago vs….
At its best, life is completely unpredictable. –Christopher Walken The idyllic town of St. Michaels, MD never disappoints. Scenic bike rides. Festive waterfront bars. Amazing seafood. And a unique small-town charm that always delivers. My wife and I make a…
Sipping whiskey out the bottle, not thinking ’bout tomorrow. –Kid Rock Back in the day, a trip to the beach with my high school friends didn’t require a lot of planning. The conversation went something like this: “You up for…
Happy Hour at The Sunrise Senior Living Facility is always a wild affair. Live music, free-flowing drinks, and trivia, all deftly mixed together into a power hour of fun. Let the good times roll! Typically, the entertainer is a “young” man…
Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. What if you do fail, and get fairly rolled in the dirt once or twice. Up again, you shall never be so afraid of a tumble.- Ralph Waldo Emmerson Since…
Summer swimming was more than just a sport when I was growing up. It was a way of life! The Clarks trekked from Northwest Washington, DC out to Palisades Pool (yes, the future home of Katie Ledecky!) in Cabin John,…
Focus on something you have a passion for, and hone that skill for a lifetime. –C.S. Lewis New York has always held a special place in the hearts of my family. My wife and I briefly lived in the city…
Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you reveal to the outside world. –Adam Grant In the Spring of 2009, my boss left our company and moved to an executive position with a new…