Caught Without my Pants- An Awkward Triathlon Story

Triathlon Chrome Swim

My First Triathlon Critical Decision The cockpit windows flashed white as we entered another thin cloud layer. We had just been given our initial descent into St Louis, Missouri, by air traffic control. Brian, the captain, commanded the $25 million dollar jet to comply with the instructions via a few well-chosen knobs. The glass gauges that give […]

$17,000 ticket, Mind-bending Ideas, Free for You – Welcome to TED.

TED Talks Ideas Worth Spreading

In this post: Who is TED? Access to the top TED videos list 5 of my favorite all time TED talks and why I think they will change the way you do business What’s a TED talk and why should I watch it? Above you right now there are hundreds of conversations taking place at 75% […]

Obstacle #257,876 – The 20 Mile Race that Never Happened

Climbing Obstacles

“He’s not here right now.” said the scruffy man with wily black hair and a red flannel shirt from behind the counter.” I was standing in a used auto parts store looking at the old car posters, the broken 25 cent gumball machine, and the motor oil colored sofa from 1976. I could sit down… I thought to […]

Surprised in China: Special Guest Ryan Eller from the Live Your List Podcast on Living Intentionally

Great Wall Ryan Eller LYL

This week I have a very special guest for you. Ryan Eller, founder of Paradigm Shift,  is making a huge impact on the world by living his (bucket) list and helping others do the same. Ryan along with his co-creator Jerrod Murr work hard to produce an amazing weekly podcast where they speak to others […]

Johnny Appleseed and Darth Maul- How Weird Sells and Normal Fails

The Effects of Being Weird Crazy Sounds It’s dark in the house. I had been underlining something in a small paperback book. I leaned forward and laid it beside me on the couch. There was a strange noise coming from the hallway. “What in the world is that?” I wonder to myself. A rhythmic shuffling […]