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Fear of Failing Isn’t an Option
I think that fear of failure has been one of my greatest roadblocks. I have failed at succeeding in so many things because of the very thing I was trying to avoid. Seth Godin says that playing it safe is one of the riskiest things one can do in business. The same can be... »
I was a Spicy VIP
I was a Spicy VIP recently. That’s right. I was one of the select few to preview Chick-fil-A’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. And here’s my review… it was thoroughly enjoyable. Not too spicy, but by the time I finished the sandwich, I had a good little burn going on in my mouth. Fortunately they included... »
Social Media is Stupid and a Waste of Time… or is it?
I had a humorous conversation with a fellow Realtor today. I was talking about my new brokerage and some of my marketing strategies. I wouldn’t say that I’m doing anything too out of the ordinary. I’ve created a website to capture leads, I’m seeking referrals, I’ve created street signs, I’ll be using some print... »
My Annual Obligatory American Idol Post
It’s that time of year again. American Idol is down to two contestants. Last year at this time, I picked Adam Lambert to win even though I was rooting for Kris Allen. I should have known it would have been Kris once Danny Gokey was booted because most of Danny’s fans would have voted... »
The Pilot G-2 05 (PS. I love you)
My favorite pen is the Pilot G-2 05(that’s the 0.5 mm version). I’d never been impressed with a gel pen before I found this one. I’m sure there are some high end pens that write beautifully, but I tend to misplace pens. The thought of losing one of my Pilot G-2 05s is pretty... »
My Damn Lizard Brain
For too long, I’ve lived in fear. Fear of failure, fear of not being liked, fear of being fired, fear of being left. Of course, on several occasions, I’ve told myself to not be afraid. I’ve told myself that I need to do what I need to do and not worry about what others... »
It’s About the Inches & Shipping
So much of life is measured in the inches and not in the miles, yards, or even feet. I think about how in football some of the most important plays happen when it’s fourth and inches. Sure, a big fifty yard play is great, but the game is really won or lost in those few... »
Dinner and a… Live Theatrical Performance
Recently I made a renewed commitment to being a more active supporter of theater and the arts. To continue that pursuit, my wife and I (and seven, 11 year old Girl Scouts) went to see a production of Hello Dolly at Beef & Boards Dinner Theater in Indianapolis. The show was very well done. ... »
It’s All About the Person
When one to fourteen people die in a single event, it’s considered a tragedy. When fifteen or more people die, it’s essentially just news. Yes, I know that when a large number of people are killed at one time it’s a “tragedy”, but it runs into the problem of large numbers. The bigger the... »
Water is Life
Last night I had the opportunity to go to the premiere of a movie sponsored by Fishers Rotary Club (in Indiana). The movie by George Wiley was called livingWELL and focused on the struggle of providing clean water to the people of Sierra Leone. The movie was created in large part by George’s sheer... »
