Category Archives: I’m a Lover Not a Fighter

Self Talk

I am sitting here, watching Game 7 of the World Series. I love watching high pressure, high performance sports. Sports mimics Life. It takes your very best to win. Life is a high performance sport. The one with the biggest … Continue reading

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Vision for your day

I find the notion behind the very popular book, The Secret, to be a bit obnoxious. Namely just wish hard enough by sending vibes out to the universe and you will mysteriously be rewarded by that same universe with everything … Continue reading

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Go Change the World….

I love graduation speeches. The moment when young adults are on the precipice, looking at the vast open canvass of the future. That glance is both terrifying and liberating. I have always appreciated the wisdom of those who have gone … Continue reading

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If you knew you only had 5 years left…

If you were told by your doctor that you only had 5 years left to live, what would you do? Where would you go? Who would you call? What would you tell those you loved? What would you want to experience? … Continue reading

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Great Quote

This was on Success Magazine’s (GREAT Publication BTW) Facebook Page today: “There is no reason to ever quit. Unless , of course, you had no plans to ever succeed.” -Doug Firebaugh

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Great Quote!

I am reading a fun book, recommended to me by my Brother In Law, Neil, The Know-It-All, One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World, by A.J. Jacobs.  It is a fun book about a guy … Continue reading

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Tullamore Dew Ad

Beautiful. Makes you want to grab a bottle with your mates…

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Why the Bonsai Tree?

I have been asked why I have a fascination with bonsai trees.  As you can see, I even use them as a back drop to this blog.  Fair question. First and foremost, I just think they are cool.  While I … Continue reading

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Wake Up and Live

Sometimes I just need to look at this picture… So simple and so real.

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100 of the wisest words…

I found this online, through StumbleUpon.  I am not sure of the source, but I enjoyed the life advise. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool.  The stairs is not one of them. Never cancel dinner plans by … Continue reading

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