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Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. –Franklin Delano Roosevelt The emergency room is a solemn place, and anyone who has recently visited would be hard-pressed to find joy or amusement in the experience. …
There is nothing like the pomp, pageantry, and largesse of Las Vegas. A special place with something for everyone. Incredible shows. Brilliant architecture. And an unparalleled nightlife that goes well into the morning. But for me, the real allure is the…
Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do! —Stevie Nicks International travel is always an adventure. Language barriers. Unfamiliar routines. Cultural gaps. It is not for the faint of heart. But the payoff can be incredible if you…
When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged, because you’re making a difference in that person’s life. –Zig Ziglar Back in the day, an interesting, hilarious, or noteworthy voice message from a friend on the answering machine could…
Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand — Luke Jackson My sophomore year Spring Break trip was among the most electric times of my life. A good friend had access to an amazing yacht, complete with a captain, a…
As a high handicapper who took up golf later in life, the idea of carrying the ball over a long water hazard still sends shivers down my spine. But when I first picked up the game, it was even more…
My wife and I were able to take the trip of a lifetime to visit our daughter over in Barcelona this past winter. The history. The people. The food. The beach! We soaked it all in as our daughter whisked…
You don’t always have control over your situation. But you have a choice about how you view it.” — Bono St. Patrick’s Day celebrations run the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous. Everyone has their own way of celebrating,…
I love when people underestimate me, and then become pleasantly surprised. — Jack Black Growing up, I was a decent swimmer, but never in danger of breaking any significant records. At the age of eleven, I had a choice to…
Blind spots are like rowing a boat that’s full of holes. But you don’t know where the holes are. –Zig Ziglar As a lifelong sales guy, I have been through my share of presentation training. Often, this involves group collaboration,…