1 day agoMember-onlyThe Three Gates In BusinessReader Irene Voskamp said: “at times I struggle with the second gate. Specifically when it is necessary to give criticism. For example, I have found I needed to inform a colleague when their behavior or performance was below the bar or outside of acceptable limits. … “ ### My thought…Self Improvement3 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyThe Path is the DestinationI’ll be speaking more about my weekend with the BKF, but some thoughts about being in the presence of Sijo, being acknowledged as the first “Icon” of the sixty year old International Karate Tournament, one of the oldest and most honored events in the world of martial arts. I’ve always…Martial Arts4 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyAn Hour of PowerRecently, I had an old friend ask for help in gaining clarity on his life. He wasn’t getting things done, and not spending time on his art. We Zoomed, and he had a yellow pad filled with notes and observations — an externalization of his head. No, I didn’t want…Self Improvement4 min read
Aug 5Member-onlyThe Rubik’s Cube That Is My LifeBREATHE! “When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you shall have it.” -Socrates. There is a story about a young monk who asks the abbot of his monastery: “when will I achieve enlightenment?” The old abbot asks if the young man…Self Improvement5 min read
Aug 2Member-onlyWhat if You REALLY Want to Succeed?So back to examining my daily schedule and program for optimal efficiency, effectiveness, and joy. Whatever happens next with these opportunities, I insist on bringing my absolute best to the game. I’m leaving NOTHING in the locker room. Skin and blood in the ring. Good evil fun. So I’m identifying…Success3 min read
Jul 31Member-only“Done By One”August is going to be an amazing month. We have about 10 different projects swirling about, two of them already contracted, maybe three more VERY likely, and the other five at different levels of “damned good chance.” So I’ve spent a couple of days just thinking through how we can…Creative Writing5 min read
Jul 28Member-onlySometimes, A Father Has To Be A MotherWhen I was about seventeen, I wanted to go to a party on Saturday night. I had not done my chores or homework, and Mom said: “No.” I argued and pleaded and brought tears to my eyes, and probably put bass in my voice in an attempt at intimidation. And…Parenting3 min read
Jul 25Member-onlyWinning The MorningI’m looking at a HUGE load of work barreling toward me, so the most important thing I can do, now, BEFORE the pressure hits, is to define the amount of work that must be done to stay on track, and to find ways to do it with elegance, power, and…Morning5 min read
Jul 21Member-onlyM.A.G.I.C. and LoveThe M.A.G.I.C. formula is on one level one powerful approach to organizing yourself for success. But there is a “hidden” aspect to using “Map, Action, Gratitude, Intention, Confidence” It is connected to the “a watched pot never boils” notion. Other ways to look at the same notion is “When you…Love3 min read
Jul 20Member-onlyNOPE (2022)Jordan Peele is playing a dangerous game. He is combining popular genre entertainment with DEEP emotional subtext. INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS did it. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD did it. The classic monsters: FRANKENSTEIN (and yeah, he was the monster, “from a certain point of view”) DRACULA, etc. …Cinema4 min read