Your You-sized Mark
Stephanie and I were strolling along the beach this morning in Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. It is not uncommon for us to take several hours early in the morning to […]
When Achievement Turns into Work Addiction
How often are the following statements true for you? I seem to be in a hurry and racing against the clock. I feel guilty when I am not studying [working […]
The Little Things
Over the past week and half I have had occasion to make regular visits to a local hospital. As part of my visit, I treat myself to my favorite coffee […]
When pressure rises, your presence speaks first
When It Counts: Presence Is the Signal When It Counts: Presence Is the Signal The Presence Gap The Presence Gap Most capable professionals do not get stuck because they lack […]
A Break from 30 Life Lessons
I know I am in the middle of 30 Life Lessons, but my mind is not in that space today. As the sole content creator for this blog, I figured I […]
30 Life Lessons – Rock Salt and Windshield Wipers
The task was simple. Drive three and half hours north to Potsdam, pick up Steph after an event in the music building at Crane (SUNY Potsdam), and drive her back […]
30 Life Lessons – Thanksception Grilled Turkey Fail
For many years, Thankception was the high point of the fall. Some of you reading this may call it “Friendsgiving,” but in our circle, it was Thankception, and the story […]
30 Life Lessons – Leap or Stop?
I completed my undergraduate degree in Potsdam, NY. For those unfamiliar with New York State’s landscape, the Adirondack Mountains are in the north-central part of the state—a breathtakingly beautiful area […]
30 Life Lessons – Rocks and Swords
I have done a great deal of music theater in my lifetime. I have acted, directed, run sound, run lights, and produced. I even choreographed a middle school production. It […]
30 Life Lessons – Welcome Home
Having children does something to you. It takes a normally reasonably intelligent person and causes them to do impressively foolish things. This was undoubtedly true leading up to and immediately […]