I had dinner with some school friends and parents last night. For those of you reading this all over the world, our kids attend the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. My friend Fred and his daughter Stella brought along the ingredients for one of Fred’s many soup dishes. In addition to being a devoted father, Fred […]
My friend and strategic marketing genius Luke Harlan has just created a masterpiece of a new website for me to showcase my passion for what has become my life’s work! I always encourage everyone I meet to play to their strengths and delegate their weaknesses. Or, let’s use the sports metaphor and tell everyone we meet to “play […]
In the interest of full disclosure, many of you who know me remember that I sell insurance, mostly life, disability and long term care insurance. In the 22 years I’ve been selling insurance, I, of course, have had a number of claims for death and disability. You might have thought these claims were only for “old people” who […]
In these last few years, I, or those close to me have lost loved ones at an early age. For me personally, the effects have been rather life altering. Each day is a gift from God, to be treasured, appreciated and put to good use! If you knew with certainty that, let’s say yesterday, to avoid superstition, […]
In the world in which we live, full of uncertainty, despair and hopelessness, it’s not hard to find simple things you can do to put a smile on someone’s face or brighten the world of another! As Gandhi said, “be the change you want to see in the world,” and start with one step at a time. […]
For those of you who know me or have read any of my work, you know that I believe inspiration is all around us; we simply need to recognize and celebrate it when we see it. As I write today, I am sitting on a marble bench having lunch with my mom and brother on an overcast day. […]
Now that we are in the dog days of summer, right in the middle of the oppressive August humidity and just before school starts, I can reflect on June! Why June? The month of June means many things for a lot of people. For most, it signals the end of the school season and the official start […]
For the dads out there that have daughters, I have a must read book for you! Moms, you may want to read it too, and if dad won’t read it, read it for him and teach him the lessons! While shopping with my kids – in Target of all places – I stumbled upon “Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 […]
For me, this was an exciting week to be alive, well, and auditioning in New York City! Just as I’d think I was done for the week, my manager would call to send me out again. Great stuff, no complaints! Walking the streets of New York this week, I captured so much inspiration. If New York City […]
I often say that I will accept ‘No’ if it is the right answer! But rarely, if ever, is it actually so! Too often, we stop at ‘No,’ never going beyond, never seeking compromise or alternatives. In this short life, we only get what we are brave enough to ask for! While you must earn […]