I'm training for my first Olympic-distance triathlon, and because I didn't swim growing up in NYC, I've been focusing on my swim technique in an indoor pool. Swimming in open water is a new experience for me and a few weeks ago, I went for [...]
I found this quote from author James Patterson (Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas) an excellent one for reminding us of the key priorities in life: “Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and [...]
As a parent of two young kids, I've seen firsthand the power of routines and rules to help them regulate sleep and develop healthy habits. Unfortunately, when it comes to my own life, I see a haphazard pattern that is more reactive to what's going [...]
Smart people know that time is money. Wise people understand that time is more valuable than money and with the fast-paced world we're in, time is more valuable than ever. But if we look hard at how we spend our time, we might find that [...]
My second book, Selling Your Expertise, just launched last month (April 2022), and to date, completing this book project has been one of my most challenging ordeals. As with all tough experiences, it pushed me to grow and be better than I was before. I [...]
As I was eating breakfast this morning, I watched my son, Jake, drag the kitchen chair across our wooden floor from our dining table to the counter. “Stop dragging the chair Jake!!” He's been doing this on a regular basis for over a year and [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell Published: April 2019 ISBN-10: 0062839268 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (worth picking up) EP Main Takeaway: "Your title makes you [...]
Most people wish for extra time in the day to complete everything they want to accomplish. The proactive ones manage time. The effective ones, according to The Power of Full Engagement, manage energy to best use the 24-hours we have each day. But what does [...]
(click on book cover for more details) Extreme Ownership: How U.S Navy Seals Lead and Win Published: November 2017 ISBN-10: 1250183866 EP Rating: 4 out of 5 (worth picking up) EP Main Takeaway: To be a leader, you need [...]
When I reflect on the best relationships in my life, both personally and professionally, the common denominator is always trust. Trust makes life easier because it allows you to focus on building and growing as opposed to worrying and guarding. When there is low trust, [...]
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