Years ago, I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with Ivan Misner, founder of BNI. After hearing about my full calendar of speaking, consulting and traveling, he asked, “What do you do for fun?”
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Feel Free to Show Gratitude – The Better Newsletter #40
I’ll always remember driving through the Great Smoky Mountains over July 4th weekend several years ago, listening to Garrison Keillor’s final show of a Prairie Home Companion, broadcast live from the Hollywood Bowl.
President Obama called to give Keillor a shout-out for his 40+ years of story-telling. Keillor asked, “What are you looking forward to when you’re out of office?”
Double Down on Your Dreams – The Better Newsletter #39
I’ll always remember, years ago, standing in a pouring rain on a crowded NYC street trying to flag down a taxi. No luck. I called my son out of frustration, told him what was happening and said, “I’m going to miss my plane. Any suggestions?”
Back to Basics – The Better Newsletter #33
Years ago I was watching Chris Evert’s commentary at Wimbledon. She said…
Accident or Opportunity? – The Better Newsletter #31
Several years ago, I was driving west as part of my Year by the Water. I didn’t book hotels in advance because…
From Worry to Wonder – The Better Newsletter #28
A client preparing a presentation told me, “I know it’s important to share stories, but I don’t have any.” I told her…
Jump Off the Jealousy See Saw – The Better Newsletter #24
At an annual convention, everyone went around the lunch table introducing themselves. It quickly turned into a brag-fest. This person had just been on Oprah, that one…
Don’t Wait… INITIATE – The Better Newsletter #20
A participant in one of my SOMEDAY Salons said, “I love the title of your book. How did you come up with it?“ I told her…
Get Out of the Grind – The Better Newsletter #13
I read an Outside Magazine interview with William Finnegan where he was asked, “Do you have a favorite moment in surfing?”…
Appreciating Abundance – The Better Newsletter #8
Years ago, living on Maui, I felt torn between two worlds. I had my two sons who I loved and wanted to be with AND had a thriving speaking business that kept me on the road…