GRIN & BARE IT
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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.
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Pizza, chicken, hot dogs, and anger. And a little love, too.
A former colleague—someone I have not seen in a decade—was speaking to me this week, Read More
John Batiste makes me happy.
Joy. Art. Hilarity. Music. Brilliance. It’s not often that you can find all of them Read More
Divider or continuer?
Here’s a quick exercise to understand yourself better: Try to remember life as you lived Read More
Dating differently at Stop & Shop
I was explaining to a client that doing something differently is often the best way Read More
I’ve never liked onions so much
Small victories are still great victories. Momentous victories. Hilarious victories. Case in point: The Onion Read More
Early morning cravings go unsatisfied
I’m sure this has happened to you. You awaken — bright-eyed and excited about the Read More
“The compliment sandwich” is stupid.
I was offering feedback on the client’s upcoming keynote. I began by pointing out something Read More
Killing time in the return
Last year, consumers in the United States returned $743 billion worth of merchandise, which amounts Read More
Collect, believe, and wait until the time is right
In just over a month, I’ll celebrate 20 years of posting on my blog without Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.