From comedians to the media to business leaders and politicians, I have heard these words spoken what seems like a zillion times. “Our nation is divided.” How many times have you heard, seen evidence of, or thought the same thing? It’s literally everywhere, from the...
A few days after posting this blog about the power of belief, I forwarded it to Gerry, the woman whose clear and crisp words about my talents changed my life. Since I had also recorded a video to demonstrate the power of our beliefs, I forwarded that to her as well....
“If peace comes from seeing the whole, then misery stems from a loss of perspective.” — Mark Nepo Unexpected Challenges After a Successful Speech After delivering a speech in January, the response was overwhelming—I not only sold out of books but also surpassed...
Five days before a big talk I was scheduled to deliver in Virginia, I reached out to my 80-year-old friend, Gerry, in search of some wisdom. As I poured out my worries about the upcoming event, Gerry patiently listened to my thoughts on the audience, topic, and venue...
As I sit here, thinking about the peeling back of the calendar, I feel antsy — like there’s something I need to do and quickly, to ensure that I get to the end of the year feeling accomplished. Fear is strong. Can you relate? Here’s what the fears sound like right now...