It starts harmless enough. We have a desire to do more and be more. Somewhere in our souls, a fire kindles and warms us to the thought that we can have meaningful impact on the world through our experiences and interests. The idea is so exciting that we consider the possibility of stoking that small fire into a business of our very own.
I had based my self-worth on my place among peers and colleagues. When those around me elevated and I didn’t, my place dropped and so did my view of me. I later learned a lesson I try to teach every chance I get.
Fear and darkness are similar in their roles. Both of them are nothing by themselves. Darkness is the absence of light. Without light, darkness has no reference or meaning. Light makes darkness go away with only its presence.
Excellence can be obtained if you…care more than others think is wise, risk more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible.
It never occurred to me how much pain some people carry around. I’ve experienced the pain of friends dying young, my own poor judgment, and loosing every possession to name a few… but nothing that goes into the really dark side of pain. Physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse have never been part of my…
"Thank you so much for doing what you do…" Aside from, "Daddy, I love you," those might be the sweetest words in the world. Returning today from an event I emceed for my friend and mentor, Sandi Krakowski, my head and heart are still spinning from the outpouring of affection and thanks I encountered while…
Can I ask you a personal question? Do you matter? PJ throws down a challenge in this video to be a difference maker in this messed up world. What are your thoughts? Does it matter if we make a difference?
