I went to a retreat last weekend where we talked a lot about hope and uncertainty. And it was so clear to me that being a FORCE FOR GOOD is operationalizing hope.
It’s entrepreneurial faith. Taking responsibility for helping make things better instead of just wishing they were better. Here’s one example of how to do that.
When I lived in Hawaii, I went to the beach with my friend on New Year’s Day.
The winter surf was booming, and although we were both strong swimmers, we stood on the beach wondering, “Should we go in… Shouldn’t we go in?”
It’s a slippery slope between being a participant and a spectator. This July 4th, may we not just say we’re grateful for our freedoms—may we show it.
Journalist Rita Braver once interviewed Steve Martin on CBS Sunday Morning. Steve is a genius, yet based on their discussion, he wasn’t a very happy man.
What a joy it was to be interviewed on John Lee Dumas’ pioneering podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire. John and I talked about how having something specific on our calendars gives us IKIGAI, a Japanese word for “purpose, a reason to get up in the morning.”
Someone got in touch with me recently and said she has wanted to write a book for years.
I said. “What’s been keeping you from writing?”
“Well you know, I’ve been busy and
At a recent event, a founder told me she was feeling lost after selling her company. “I had a nice exit… but now what?” she said.
I asked, “What used to light you up?”
Have you ever driven California’s spectacular Pacific Coast Highway? If so, you’re familiar with its many hairpin turns.
In the day, you can see what’s ahead and adapt accordingly. Unfortunately, I didn’t get there during the day, I got there at dusk.
Years ago, when I announced at a National Press Club event that I was taking my business on the road for my “Year by the Water,” most people burst into applause and said, “Take me with you!”
However, two people pulled me aside to express their concern.
One asked, “Are you having a midlife crisis?”
Years ago, while writing my book What’s Holding You Back?, I had just a week left to submit it to my editor—except the Intro wasn’t even finished.
It wasn’t for lack of effort. The more I tried, the more the right words eluded me.
