As children, we believed our superheroes were invulnerable. As adults, we think our leaders are. Made of steel. Larger than life. Superheroes that can do no wrong. But these are just perceptions, and not reality. Our superheroes were vulnerable. They had flaws: Superman’s powers were no match for kryptonite, which rendered him […]
Regardless of whether you were a fan of the Yankees or the Mets, you knew Yogi Berra. We all did. We related to him. As a catcher, batter, coach, go-getter and indelible character, he became a legend in his own time. And he did it with humor, common sense, and more than his fair share […]
When I was in high school some time during the last century, my history teacher was late for class. Rowdy teenagers that we were, we seized it as a golden opportunity to goof off. While the girls were jabbering and laughing away some of the boys (not me of course), took the globe out of […]
It should come as no surprise that I’m a big fan on Simon Sinek. In fact, I’ve done presentations based on his ‘golden circle of human emotion,’ which explains the greatest motivation behind why people buy. Simply put, he proves that people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. […]
“It’s easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you’re a winner, when you’re number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you’re not a winner.” – Vince Lombardi Ever notice how we Americans seem to have a pre-occupation with sports? It’s not about the game. It could […]
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt Rome wasn’t built in a day. The Panama Canal wasn’t either. It took 33 years, and Teddy Roosevelt to make it happen – and against all odds, I might add. The Panama Canal, like everything else, started with a vision. Something that not only […]
In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve officially entered the ‘time of giving.’ But it’s not about you. It’s about the service you provide to others. It’s about community, and the greater good. It’s about giving. It’s about participating in causes and helping in your own humble way to raise awareness, not of you and your […]
Like everything else in life, success is relative. We all define it in our own terms. Basically, it’s the end result of our efforts to reach our goals, but the path leading there will never be straight. Each twist and turn presents obstacles. It’s how we handle the obstacles that determine whether we strike […]
“Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure.” – Earl Wilson Ever wonder why some people seem luckier than others? I’ve heard that some people are just born lucky. I don’t believe that. Last time I checked, no genetic markers have been found to substantiate it. People thank their […]
I’ve been hearing the term ‘old school’ a lot these days, and it seems to me that its meaning changes depending on how it’s used, not only in a sentence but by who is using it. I know it to mean things from a different time that are still considered valuable. It’s also used to define something […]