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Blog #739: The Secret to Failing Less

Often…We give it everything we've got. But despite doing our best...Failure and rejection can still punch us hard. ______ I know failure well. As a lifelong entrepreneur and somebody who throws himself out there publicly... the number of rejections I've received in my...

Blog #738: Do You Have One Today?

Hopes rise.Moods change.Optimism soars. When we have something to look forward to. ______ What's your something? Do you have one today?Did you plan one for this week? What are you looking forward to this month?Is something on this year's calendar that excites you?...

Blog #737: Going to the Masquerade Party?

Below are some lousy realities.I hope one doesn't belong to you. ______ Feeling any of these? "I'm getting old...and in constant pain." "I'm in debt...and it's getting worse." "I'm in a bad relationship...but can't leave." "My job sucks the life out of me...but I need...

Blog #736: A Visit to the Ancient Giants

My past Sunday? Up at 4:30 a.m.On the road by 5:40 a.m.Driving 115 miles to go hiking. Why? Sacrifices are required to live cool things. ______ It was a group hike. Thirty northern California hikers started at 9:00 a.m. Each passionately committed to climbing up and...

Blog #735: My Demanding Boss

She asked...“Don't you work for yourself?” I answered...“I do." ______ She kicked back... “Then why do you only take calls at the end of the day?” I responded… “Because I work for a demanding boss.” ______ Will my day today be successful? It depends. How successful...

Blog #734: Where Stories Are Born

Many of my weekly blogs are inspired by thewords that land in my email box from readers. Like this one. ______ The email read... "I'm in sales and feeling uninspired by my career. I think it would be gratifying to do what you do. How did you become a motivational...

Blog #733: Have You Met Punch?

He’s only 7 months old.But he’s had an extra tough beginning. And because of his dual cuteness and courage…The world has fallen in love with him. I am one of the world. ______ Have you met “Punch”? Abandoned at birth by his mom at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, Punch...

Blog #732: I Give It 15 Names

Sometimes...Some days...Some moments... Reality stings extra hard. ______ Stings have many names. Invalidated. Invisible. Ridiculed. Humiliated. Blamed. Heartbroken. Ignored. Insulted. Cheated. Forgotten. Devalued. Offended. Rejected. Disrespected. Betrayed. I have...

Blog #731: Shouldn’t We Ask?

“Is it working?” Honest answers may be brutal to consider.But since we get only one shot at this living thing... Shouldn't we ask? ______ The question is not one everybody will answer. I mean, really... Who among us wants to take a walk through their own life crap and...

Blog #730: Belittle Yourself Much?

I reached the end of my hike and came acrosstwo preschoolers playing on a giant dirt hill. With their dad keeping a watchful eye on them...I shouted to the boy who had reached the top. “Are YOU the king of the mountain?” He shouted back:“No. I'm the kin’ of the dirt!”...
Blog #644: Here’s Your One More

Blog #644: Here’s Your One More

For 30+ years...I was a runner. Rain? Cold? Wind? Heat?It didn't matter. I ran. Until one day...The nudges added up. And I walked. ______ From college until age 51... Running was my day-to-day exercise thing. I easily averaged 30+ miles a week, finished two...

Blog #643: Bike Ruts…and Hip Hop

Blog #643: Bike Ruts…and Hip Hop

I was hiking on a trail near home. The trail is occasionally shared withmountain bikers and horse riders. This time...I ran into one extra unique. ______ Like most days... It started as a quiet hike. It was just me, the trees, and the sounds of nature. I was, however,...

Blog #642: Scribbling in the Margins

Blog #642: Scribbling in the Margins

It doesn't feel great to say...But the truth is what it is. Each day we live…We lose something. ______ Here are three biggies. We lose a memory. We lose a breath. We lose a day. Those are hard losses. But with a day's losses comes a chance for wins, too. Each day we...

Blog #641: Some DO Last Forever

Blog #641: Some DO Last Forever

"I will.""I won’t." A moment’s choice can impact a lifetime. ______ We always find a reason why we'll do…or won’t do. But is it a good enough reason? Will our reason feel good…tomorrow? Will our reason hold up next month or next year? Will our reason be the one we...

Blog #640: Making a Mark in Hollywood

Blog #640: Making a Mark in Hollywood

For over 25 years... I've lived part-time in Los Angeles.I'm lucky to have met many brave people. Actors. ______ Here's a recent phone call shared with one of them. Her: I didn't get it. Me: Ohhh...no! I'm sorry to hear that. Her: Yeah...I thought I nailed this one,...

Blog #639: How to Find the Good Stuff

Blog #639: How to Find the Good Stuff

From an unhappy email sender: "I signed up for your blog thinking you would teach me to be more successful and make more money, but I'm disappointed you're not doing that." Hmmm... ______ Dear Friend... I apologize for not delivering on what you thought I'd deliver....

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