With the many stories coming out of this year's Olympics, I am finding it really hard to write about much else. With Michael being an 18K gold winner, the humility of gold winner,Bolt, who not only asked to exchange numbers with Oscar Pistorius, but also interrupted an interview to show respect for Sonya Ross-Richards as they National Anthem played for her gold, and so many … [Read more...] about The Human Factor
Motivation/Inspiration
Going for the Gold
The USA surely has a new "darling" in Gabrielle Douglas. I admit that prior to the Olympics, I never even heard of her and now she is the talk of the games. Congrats, Gabby. Love the summer games. Not just watching the competition, but hearing the incredible stories of training and the incredible challenges some met along their journey to the top. I watched a young woman … [Read more...] about Going for the Gold
A Great Day for the USA
Watching the Olympics reinforces everything I believe about hard work, desire and never taking NO for an answer. Even if you give something 200% effort, you may not come out a winner, but you will never, ever be a loser! For those that do come out with the gold, it is never, ever luck. Mr. Phelps, you are now stand in a league all your own. (Guess the bong hits we saw you … [Read more...] about A Great Day for the USA
From Team USA Olympic competitors, to the little guy on the side of the road getting ready to ride his trainingwheel-less bicycle for the very first time and all of us in between.... "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." --Christian D. Larson … [Read more...] about
Habits are Made. Let’s Make Some Good Ones!
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit." --Aristotle Wishing you a day filled with excellence in the fields of love and gratitude. Hopefully you have been taking a little time each and ever day bringing your attention to the two. This 42 day practice will, of course, end up a wonderful habit! Much love and gratitude to YOU, from … [Read more...] about Habits are Made. Let’s Make Some Good Ones!