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I had the great fortune of visiting the “Live Free or Die” State of New Hampshire this past weekend. And the trip did not disappoint! Beautiful weather, foliage in full Autumn magnificence and fresh air in abundance. Glorious! As…
Well, it finally happened. After years of consciously staying above the fray, I finally caved. With so much negative swirl in the media, I have avoided pouring over the editorial sections of major newspapers. Not exactly a breeding ground for…
I’ll be there, waiting for you, ’cause you can’t make old friends. –Kenny Rogers Tradition. Classic stories. Good times. There is something simplistic and yet oddly magical about connecting with old friends and rekindling a common bond and history. Such…
If things are not failing, you are not innovating. –Elon Musk Over the years, I have written far more things that make me shudder than make me proud. As I continue to read over first drafts of old stories, screenplays…
Many years ago, I wrote a book titled Smiling in the Cube, which served as the inspiration and precursor for this “Resilient Worker” blog. In one chapter, I tell the story of a baseball outfielder who called for the ball…
Legendary basketball coach Lefty Driesell is quick to share a story. About old basketball recruits. About old players. About old teammates. About his family. About life. Each one is more captivating than the next. But in a recent conversation, it…
I have taken my kids down to the National Mall on President’s Day ever since they could walk. It is a glorious tradition that normally includes stops at the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial. It’s all about honoring…
Refusing to ask for help when you need it is refusing someone the chance to be helpful. –Ric Ocasek Long ago, I was a struggling assistant at Creative Artists Agency, hoping to make it in the Dream Factory of Hollywood. …
New York Jets head football coach Herm Edwards’ classic rant still resonates today. “You Play to Win the game!”. It bluntly but clearly illustrates one of the great aspects of sports. People may not give you a chance. A team…
In 2004, my friend Steve Gwozdz got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking the Santa Lucia Mountain Range in Carmel Valley, California. The view was spectacular, the crowd was raucous and the moment was unforgettable. It would have been…