A few months ago, I read an article in The Atlantic Daily about why it’s crucial to keep friendships at the top of our “to-do” list…
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The Force For Good Project Origin Story
A podcaster recently asked why I founded the Force for Good Project. Good question. Thought you might be curious too, so here’s the backstory.
If You Don’t Ask, The Answer is Always No – The Better Newsletter #95
When I was younger, I was excited to accept a job working with Sandy Bremer, Founder of Open University
I agreed to a salary that was less than half of what I had been making working in the tennis industry under Rod Laver.
Turn Generic Into Genius – The Better Newsletter #94
Have you heard the phrase “There’s nothing new under the sun?” Of course, there are new things! If we want to turn INFObesity into INTRIGUE, it’s up to us to turn GENERIC into GENIUS. Here’s my favorite example of someone who did it.
What’s Your BIG Idea – The Better Newsletter #93
Have you ever wanted to give a TED talk on their main stage in Vancouver? Where, as curator Chris Anderson says, “You’ll have three giant screens behind you and 1,200 of the world’s most interesting people in front of you!” If you’ve ever wished for that, now’s your chance.
Partner With the Muse – The Better Newsletter #92
A podcaster recently asked for my BEST writing experience. I didn’t even have to think about it. I told him, “It was writing my “What’s Holding You Back?” book.
The Gift of Freedom – The Better Newsletter #91
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.
Attention is a Two-Way Street – The Better Newsletter #90
I’ll always be thankful for having the privilege of experiencing David’s poetic word artistry in person.
“If Only Someone Had Told Me…” The Better Newsletter #87
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.
Tell It Like You Want It – The Better Newsletter #81
The day my son Andrew left for Virginia Tech (his brother Tom was already there), I went for my morning walk around Lake Thoreau in Reston. A neighbor joined me, and when she heard both boys were at college, she asked…