Recently, I played in a charity golf tournament which I enjoyed very much. I was playing with friends, conducting a little business, and it was all for a wonderful, charitable cause. While out on the course, I was thinking a bit about how the game of golf parallels in many ways, our approach to our … Continue reading Golf & Business
A recent experience brought to mind the topic of telling the truth in business. Frankly, a lot of people don’t tell the truth – and it surprises me. When I first got in this business I’ve enjoyed for 37 years, (I started when I was 9) a friend of mine taught me that honesty was … Continue reading Telling the Truth
You know, I come to the office each day wondering what I can do to help each of my peers achieve a higher level of personal success. Sure, I can coach, teach, offer advice, or help them solve problems. There are many ways I can help, but many parts of one’s personal success are up … Continue reading Character
I just love positive people, don’t you? Positive people doing positive things, and sharing positive thoughts. They brighten a room when they walk in because they always have a positive outlook on life. Never the critic, always the ray of sunshine. We all know negative people as well. The ones committed to spreading the bad … Continue reading Positively
Yesterday I found myself staring out to the East from the upstairs patio. We live in such an incredibly gorgeous part of the world. As I was studying my view to the East, I remembered that the beautiful Mt. Hamilton hillside is home to one of the biggest faults in the Western United States… The … Continue reading Faults
Every spring we celebrate this holiday called “Memorial Day,” which traditionally marks the beginning of summer. Although the true celestial observance of the changing seasons does not officially occur for another three weeks, this weekend is recognized as the time when all the summer events may officially commence. It is a time when families can … Continue reading In memoriam
So I dropped my daughter off at school this morning as I typically do on a Friday. On my way to the office, I found myself going to a “bad place” because my allergies were bothering me, my back was irritated and I was working off very little sleep. Then I came across something that … Continue reading A Dose of Perspective
Let me share another personal story with you. Last week my daughter participated in a swim meet at one of the local high schools. Now mind you, my daughter is a self proclaimed, “Non-Athlete.” She enthusiastically participates strictly for the exercise and the social benefits of the sport. It’s hard for me to get my … Continue reading Your Personal Best
Who are you? Do you really know? Do you know who you want to be? Do you know what you want to become? What do you want to be when you grow up? For many of us, those questions are never answered – we coast through life, without a clear understanding of who we are, … Continue reading Knowing who you are
What does it mean to be honorable? In an attempt to define my view, let me tell you a little story. About a year ago, a young ten year old friend of mine had a buddy over to play with. They wanted to play baseball but they only had one baseball glove and everyone knows … Continue reading Honorable
