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“Stories Sell” — Spanish edition!

“Stories Sell” – the Spanish edition will soon be in bookstores in Spanish-speaking countries around Read More

Yuck someone’s yum

“Don’t yuck someone’s yum.” I heard someone say this to another person yesterday. I cringed. Read More

Cold golf is good golf

The temperature hovered between 30 and 40 degrees on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning Read More

Resolution uodate: November 2025

Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and Read More

My love of Bob Cratchit

My favorite protagonist in all of literature might be Bob Cratchit from Charles Dickens’ “A Read More

Speeding makes no sense

Driving home yesterday afternoon on I-84, I was passed by a car weaving in and Read More

Confidence ain’t that easy

During an orientation talk at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, Coach Lawson delivered a message Read More

Thankful for chains of people

On this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the good people who lead to other good people Read More

Why you write a book

I was listening to an author being interviewed about his new book on a podcast 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.