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Warning: another sports analogy…. Sometimes after a game, the winning pitcher gets interviewed and says he didn’t “have his best stuff.”  But he battled through and gutted out a win. That type of victory is just as impressive–if not more so–as throwing a complete game shutout when you’re on fire. For any passion project, anythingContinue reading ““Not My Best Stuff””

“An iceberg, sir.” -First Officer William Murdoch’s reply to Captain E.J. Smith’s question as to what the Titanic just struck “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” -Marcus Aurelius The greater the thing you’re trying to do or make, the greater the obstacles. They are real and shouldContinue reading “The Obstacles Are Real”

Let the good times rollLet them knock you aroundLet the good times rollLet them make you a clownLet them leave you up in the airLet them brush your rock and roll hairLet the good times rollLet the good times roll-ollLet the (good times roll) -The Cars, “Let The Good Times Roll” Good times, bad timesYouContinue reading “Letting Go Of Everything”

“To love is to will the good of the other.” -Saint Thomas Aquinas The more we realize our INTERdependency, just how connected we all are, the more we’ll think, say and do the right things. Take good care of yourselves and others. Cuz we’re all we got.

First I had they ear. Now I have they hearts. -Kanye West, “Never Let Me Down” “This isn’t champagne anymore. We went through the champagne a long time ago. This is serious stuff. The days of champagne are long gone.” -Sam Shepard, True West Definition of Resonance (noun): –the quality in a sound of beingContinue reading “Resonance”

How much better would your life be if you took just ten percent of the advice you give to others? And when seeking advice, do you really want a solution or just empathy for your existing situation?

Is that what you want? You sure? You absolutely sure? Or do you just want to be wanted? What would you do or create if no one other than you, cared about the result? Lean into that. That’s where your gold is.

Shot through the heartAnd you’re to blameYou give love a bad name (bad name) -Bon Jovi “You Give Love A Bad Name” I am trying to break your heartI am trying to break your heartBut still I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t easyI am trying to break your heart -Wilco “I Am TryingContinue reading “Shot Through The Heart”

Alexander The Great was once asked how we was able to conquer the world, and at such a young age. His response? Two words. “Not wavering.” Once you decide, you’ve decided. You’re all in. No turning back. No second thoughts. No wavering.

“You will never stop seeking validation from others. It’s impossible. Instead, seek validation for better reasons and from better people.” -Mark Manson Institutional validation is a powerful force. It can make or break passion projects, change people’s lives (especially financially) and do wonders for self esteem. Unless… You decide you don’t need validation, approval orContinue reading “Validation”